Entertainment productions can avoid costly compensation surprises by checking classifications, preventing double insurance, expediting audits and managing injuries to cut costs.
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Authors: Tyler Merna Brian M. Kingman

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In Broadway and live entertainment, workers' compensation is often underestimated. A missed payroll detail or an incorrect classification can quickly turn into an expensive audit surprise after the show wraps. But these aren't the only pitfalls you need to be aware of. Here are our top four:

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