What Is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation, also known as workers comp, is a type of business insurance coverage that protects your business and your employees. This type of coverage helps cover things like medical and rehabilitation expenses, wage replacement, and lost time from work. Workers comp protects your business in situations where an employee is injured at work, an employee files a lawsuit in relation to a work-related injury, and more.

Most states require a business to provide workers’ comp insurance for all employees with very few exceptions to this standard. State law also determines the basic premium rates of workers’ comp in that area. As a Utah insurance company, we are especially familiar with the insurance laws in Utah, but we are well-versed in business insurance requirements across the country.

Do I Need to Provide Workers’ Compensation for All of My Employees?

While workers’ compensation differs by state, most areas require that all persons working for another group, corporation, or person must be covered by workers’ comp. Depending on your state, there may be exceptions to these requirements for individuals, such as volunteers, jurors,  and real estate workers. Our business insurance experts can help you find the right coverage for your needs.

What Kind of Injuries and Illnesses Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?

Workers’ compensation covers injuries and illnesses that occur because of a work-related situation. This includes situations, such as a car accident while making a delivery, slipping and falling, or becoming sick because of contaminants in the workplace. The industries with the most workers’ comp claims include, health care, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. We can help ensure you have the right coverage for your business.


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Our team at Quality 1st Insurance is filled with experts in the insurance industry, meaning we can help with all of your insurance needs. From business insurance to homeowners insurance, we’ve got you covered.