Hiring employees

[traumanurse]

Does anyone have any pointers on hiring employees. I own a small lawncare business now but am looking to expand in 2005. Ideally, I hope to have enough business next year that would make it feasible for me to hire 2 employees.

Has anyone ever been sued by an employee due to an on the job injury? I am currently learning about Workman's Comp and am curious to know if anyone has had any dealings in this area?

Thanks

[HOOLIE]

Before I started my own business, I worked for the same LCO for 10 or so years. We had a few Workman's Comp claims filed, but never had an employee sue. A few of them were upset that WC didn't pay more.

Work solo now, I'll look into it more when the time comes.

[Team Gopher]

Hi traumanurse,

Here is another post that discusses workers compensation claim (http://server2.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52133). Maybe it will be helpful.

[tiedeman]

welcome to the site, I would only work on one employee right now. Trust me, your first employee will be a huge learning experience for you

[CamLand]

so very true...