North Carolina Workers’ Comp: The 30-Day Rule That Kills Claims (and Settlements)
The 30-day notice rule: The importance of prompt injury reporting. Quick Takeaways The Trap: In NC, can an employee lose benefits if they don't report an injury in writing within 30 days? Yes. Most employers overlook this rule, which opens...
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina LLC Member Exemption: Your “Paper Shield” Will Fail You
North Carolina Workers' Comp: LLC Member Exemption and the Coverage Gap Quick Takeaways The Coverage Gap: North Carolina LLC members are excluded from workers' comp by default and do not count toward the three-employee threshold. But personal health insurance policies...
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina 3-Employee Rule: Is Your Small Business a ticking time bomb?
The North Carolina Three-Employee Rule: A Small Business Landmine Quick Takeaways The Trap: Thinking you're too small for workers' comp? That's a dangerous assumption. In North Carolina, officers and family members count toward the three-employee threshold. The Rule: Any business...
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