Comply with state laws
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Protect your employees
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...'cause they can get hurt
Maryland landscapers maintain everything from small residential lawns to large commercial properties. Workers' comp insurance helps cover medical bills and lost wages when an employee gets injured, keeping your business running smoothly.
Workers' comp insurance provides protection to both the employer and the injured worker. Like other types of insurance, it’s there to help in the event of an incident.
If a worker gets hurt on the job, the insurance company will help pay for the costs associated with their care so the worker is provided for until they return to work.
Since the company had an active workers' comp policy, they are not responsible for paying the medical bills.
For more details on class codes, visit this detailed guide on landscaping workers' comp class codes.
0042 - Landscape Gardening Contractor
0042 - Turf or Sod Installation
9102 - Park or Lawn Maintenance
9102 - Lawn Maintenance - No Tree Planting or Removal
9102 - Lawn Mowing Service
5221 - Concrete or Cement Work--Floors, Driveways, Yards, or Sidewalks
6217 - Landscaping With Tree Removal or Excavation
Here’s how to save money:
Classify your workers correctlyFor example - Employees who do clerical work have a different code (8810). Lumping them together with manual labors will increase your premium.
Don't underestimate your payroll
If your payroll is more than was estimated at the beginning of the policy, it will be discovered at audit and you will be billed for the difference.
Have a clear process to report claims
...and make sure your employees know about it. This will make the entire experience easier for all involved. It can even help keep your costs down!
Report every incident- even if it didn't result in a large injury. Some things which seem insignificant can snowball into costly issues.
For more strategies, check out these 6 tips on how to reduce your landscaping workers' comp costs.
Not always. Hardscaping is classified under Class Code 5221, separate from standard landscaping coverage. Verify with your insurance company to ensure proper classification.
No, simple lawn maintenance falls under Class Code 9102. True landscaping businesses, which include planting, irrigation, and tree care, are classified under 0042, which carries higher rates.
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