If your industry appears below, your WCB premiums rose by double-digits year-over-year: Oilfield services: +19%Industrial/commercial const: +16%Sawmills/Timber: +29%Cleaning services: +27%Trucking: +10%Municipal gov’t, edu, health services:
One of our LinkedIn followers messaged us yesterday: “Just wondering how Blue Collar slots into our org chart? In other words, where do you fit
Skill testing question: Which of the following would NOT be considered a traumatic incident by WCB standards? A) Being a victim of robbery in the
A medium-size general contractor called recently seeking ways to lower his WCB premiums. This fellow found himself in a surcharge position with the WCB along
Complex work injuries are causing WCB’s costs to rise by $90M/yr. At this rate, expect an unfunded liability charge, or drastically increased premiums, to be
WCB claims for psych injuries are up 2700%—even before COVID-19. And notice how the 2019 figures merely represent the mid-year count (July YTD). Furthermore, these
The owner of a heavy-equipment service company reached out last week. In his quest for ways to cut costs instead of headcount, a Blue Collar
After many a late night and strong coffee, we’re pleased to unveil Blue Collar’s all-new website. Improvements include a mobile-friendly experience and loads of free
Strategic disability management is a prerequisite for business survival in the post-COVID era. If you intend to forge ahead, managing disability is a top priority
COVID has profoundly impacted the WCB. Learn what can be done to protect your business. 1) COVID has delayed surgeries & rehab for injured workers,
Chess is about thinking and winning, a game that intrigues the mind by mimicking the dichotomies of life. As in all things, chess demands fluency
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