The Staffing Scam That Almost Took Down an Entire Industry, And Why It’s Not Over Yet 🐷💼

Ohhh darling, if you thought the drama was over, think again. Because the staffing scam that nearly brought an entire industry to its rhinestone studded knees? It’s still alive, kicking, and changing wigs like it’s auditioning for a telenovela.

It all started with a “brilliant” little scheme: staffing agencies piggybacking their entire workforce onto someone else’s workers’ comp policy. No compliance. No coverage. Just paperwork polished to perfection and promises thinner than their payroll tax filings.

At first, no one blinked. Businesses were dazzled by the low rates. Brokers looked the other way. Regulators passed the buck. But as the claims piled up and the policies unraveled, the truth came crashing through like a wrecking ball in stilettos: entire companies were built on fraud.

Hundreds of millions in unpaid claims. Skyrocketing insurance premiums. Injured workers left without care. Legitimate businesses dragged into lawsuits for trusting a smile and a certificate. And the cherry on top? Some of the worst offenders didn’t disappear, they rebranded. New logos. New websites. New scams.

So no, darling. It’s not over. Not while regulators are still slow, not while COIs are still forged, and not while some businesses keep prioritizing cheap over legal.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to fall for it. Verify your partners. Call the carrier. Ask the uncomfortable questions. Because if Miss Piggy has taught you anything, it’s this, if the deal sparkles too much, it’s probably covering something rotten.

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