Posts Tagged ‘work comp’
Second New Video from MO Work Comp Division Features Springfield HBA
The Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Division of Workers Compensation released a new video this week – “Overview of Work Comp.” The video features interview segments with HBA of Greater Springfield CEO Matt Morrow, and provides a concise description of what Missouri Workers Compensation law requires of businesses that operate in the construction…
Read MoreKY3: Does Your Contractor Carry Workers Comp Insurance? You Need to Know!
On Wednesday, March 28, Contact KY3‘s Jay Scherder highlighted the need for consumers to do their homework when hiring a contractor. In Missouri, construction businesses are generally required to carry workers compensation insurance for the protection of employees, businesses, and consumers. Active and current workers compensation insurance is a requirement for membership in the Home Builders…
Read MoreGovernor Nixon Vetoes Priority Workers Compensation Reform Bill
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed one of the HBA of Missouri’s priority pieces of legislation dealing with the work compensation system. The workers’ compensation legislation would have included occupational diseases under Missouri’s worker’s compensation system instead of allowing lawsuits over those claims. It also would have barred employees who get hurt on the job from…
Read MoreMO Work Comp Division Runs “5 Myths” Video Featuring Springfield HBA’s CEO
The Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Division of Workers Compensation last week released a new video entitled “5 Myths of Work Comp.” The video features interview segments with HBA of Greater Springfield CEO Matt Morrow, and dispells some of the commonly-held misconceptions about who is and who isn’t required under Missouri law to…
Read MoreBig Changes for Missouri Workers Compensation
Guest Column from Randall Gammill, MBA, SPHR Certified Work Comp Advisor Connell Insurance Re-printed with Permission from Michaelcoan.com On July 1st Missouri joined nearly 3 dozen other states that have adopted a new formula for the workers’ compensation experience modifier. As most employers already know, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) collects payroll, job…
Read MoreOzarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference Almost Here!
Oasis Inn & Convention Center CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION & SPEAKER BIOS The housing and construction sectors of the economy are essential for creating jobs and increasing business activity and local economic vitality. The HBA’s Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference provides the private and public sectors with…
Read MoreHBA Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference
Oasis Inn & Convention Center CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION & SPEAKER BIOS The housing and construction sectors of the economy are essential for creating jobs and increasing business activity and local economic vitality. The HBA’s Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference provides the private and public sectors with accurate…
Read MoreBetter Times Ahead
As we start a new decade, we look forward to better times ahead. The last three years have been a struggle in the construction industry, but with the lessons learned have made us all better and more efficient at what we do. That’s good news for you as you plan your next home improvement, remodel…
Read MoreHBA and Division of Workers’ Compensation Judge Provide Presentation to Area City Clerks
On Wednesday, October 27, HBA CEO Matt Morrow and Administrative Law Judge Margaret Holden presented to the professional association of city clerks and finance professionals in Southwest Missouri regarding work comp requirements for the construction industry and recent changes to the Affidavit of Exemption form to improve compliance with the law. Judge Holden reviewed the…
Read MoreRep. Wasson & Rep. Schoeller Facilitate Meeting with Division of Workers’ Compensation
In 2009, HBA Government Affairs Chair Matt Bailey and the committee members have been researching and meeting with various elected officials and government agencies (including the state Attorney General’s office) in regard to the issue of non-compliance with the workers’ comp coverage requirement for companies in construction. The ultimate goal is to improve compliance with…
Read MoreMeeting with Division of Work Comp next step in fair enforcement of insurance requirement
The HBA’s Government Affairs committee is asking local legislators to facilitate a meeting with the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation to review the ‘Affidavit of Exemption’ form currently used by any jurisdiction that issues a business license. The goal of the meeting is to pursue any administrative avenue available to petition for changing the form…
Read MoreRaising the Ceiling, and the Floor
I recently was invited to speak to the monthly lunch meeting of the local chapter of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women about the current and future state of the local housing economy. After my remarks, I was asked an excellent question. The question was prefaced this way: Given the current slowdown, many of…
Read MoreState’s High Court Makes Work Comp Decision
Supreme Court Decision – Workers CompensationAfter a year and a half, the Missouri Supreme Court finally ruled on the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1. This bill made wholesale changes in Missouri’s workers compensation program and has been credited with lowering premiums for the last couple of years. Organized labor challenged nearly every section saying that…
Read MoreWho Cares What Happens in Jeff City
By Jennifer McClure , Director of Public Affairs Sometimes, the legislation that doesn’t pass is as important as that which is “truly agreed and finally passed” by the Missouri General Assembly. Consider this list of proposed legislation that didn’t pass: • Storm Water/Impact Fee Statutory Authorization • Statewide Uniform Building/Fire Code • Missouri County Planning…
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