The following is a list of 7 possible ways that an employee can make just as much (or more) money while they are injured than they would make if they were not injured.
1) Double Dipping – Employees may receive funds from both workers’ compensation and disability insurance if their injury is one that puts [...]

Inappropriate claims are one the biggest driving costs of workers compensation increases. Up to 25 percent of all filings may have some form of fraud. There are many possible causes, including misunderstandings, miscommunication, cost shifting from a non-occupational health care plan, employee resentment, non-efficient service providers, and outright fraud. The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that workers’ compensation [...]

What better thing to do on a Sunday than have a BBQ at home, watch some football, and then maybe go and toss the ball around. Going in for that interception! Tackle!
Did you know that work comp fraud is rising, and faking that football injury as a Monday work related injury could cause your employee [...]

It is much easier to prevent workers compensation fraud than it is to prove it. As an employer it is important to make sure to hire people who have the skills and the character that best fit with your company. Having a sound hiring policy is a good place to start.
Here are a few suggestions [...]