Totally off topic but these new IJ ads that play everytime you go to read a story are by far the most annoying thing that IJ has done in a long time. As if I need to see the same ad 300 times
I have noticed a declining quality of printed document over the years. I picked up a local IF&A copy and began circling the misprints/typos giving up after finding 20+ on a four page segment. I would think electronic media would take the time to read the material and correct those mistakes. If I ever released a document with that poor of a quality, my job would be at risk.
Having worked in Stamford a few years ago, I saw all the illegal immigrant day workers lined up on a street near the train station, stretching eastward, and toward the downtown area. Now, that line stretches a multiple of what it once did. With all those day worker illegals available for contractors to use to cut costs, Workers Comp payrolls need to be audited against standards for certain type of construction activity, using man-hours and job functions.
To drastically curb the hiring of illegals, we definitely need stronger fines and perhaps prison time for contractors involved in serious, repeat violation of Federal Labor laws regarding illegal aliens. Considering the fact that illegal workers most likely do not get proper safety training, the costs and frequencies of WC injuries may rise when they injure fellow workers. Also consider how many US citizen construction workers will get their jobs back.
Keep in mind this isn’t necessarily an immigrant problem! I see and hear of this practice much more than I like. As a professional acquiring new risks I often hear that potentially clients are being advised and counseled by other in the industry on ways and means to mitigate their audit.
Statistically, I can’t help believe that the rates would decrease if everyone paid the correct premium!
Yeah, usually those subtracting firms are a real plus!
Totally off topic but these new IJ ads that play everytime you go to read a story are by far the most annoying thing that IJ has done in a long time. As if I need to see the same ad 300 times
I have noticed a declining quality of printed document over the years. I picked up a local IF&A copy and began circling the misprints/typos giving up after finding 20+ on a four page segment. I would think electronic media would take the time to read the material and correct those mistakes. If I ever released a document with that poor of a quality, my job would be at risk.
This is just the tip of the ice berg. If a business can employ an illegal who is willing to work harder for less money, it will.
Only greater enforcement geared towards the companies who hire these subs will stop that. IE, fine the contractor for the sins of the sub contractors.
Of course with health care reform coming which will raise the price again, this sort of scam will become even more attractive.
The U.S. needs to implement a total cashless society with all electronic transactions and chips imbedded in people to avoid all underground activity.
Having worked in Stamford a few years ago, I saw all the illegal immigrant day workers lined up on a street near the train station, stretching eastward, and toward the downtown area. Now, that line stretches a multiple of what it once did. With all those day worker illegals available for contractors to use to cut costs, Workers Comp payrolls need to be audited against standards for certain type of construction activity, using man-hours and job functions.
To drastically curb the hiring of illegals, we definitely need stronger fines and perhaps prison time for contractors involved in serious, repeat violation of Federal Labor laws regarding illegal aliens. Considering the fact that illegal workers most likely do not get proper safety training, the costs and frequencies of WC injuries may rise when they injure fellow workers. Also consider how many US citizen construction workers will get their jobs back.
Keep in mind this isn’t necessarily an immigrant problem! I see and hear of this practice much more than I like. As a professional acquiring new risks I often hear that potentially clients are being advised and counseled by other in the industry on ways and means to mitigate their audit.
Statistically, I can’t help believe that the rates would decrease if everyone paid the correct premium!