Why Workers’ Comp Claims Spike in the Summer

Posted on: July 17th, 2019 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Workplace injury rates rise during the summer months. When summer rolls around, companies in many sectors, including agriculture and construction, significantly increase production. Increased road construction raises risks for workers and drivers. Many of the newly hired workers are young and inexperienced, creating a high potential for workplace injuries. Toiling in the sun is also […]

Read More

New Rule Simplifies X-Mod Calculation, Encourages Reporting First Aid Claims

Posted on: January 8th, 2019 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

A new method for calculating workers’ compensation experience modifications (X-Mods) took effect in California on Jan. 1. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has created a new simplified formula for calculating X-Mods as part of its efforts to add more transparency to the process. The new formula excludes the first $250 of every […]

Read More