i understand that in fl i am not required to carry workmans compensation for my tree service when i only have 2 part time employees
No one "files for" FMLA. The employer unilaterally grants it or denies it, based only on the employees' status. The employee is not consulted, and need not want FMLA. The employee cannot waive FMLA if the employer grants it.
It isn't affected as long as you have notified Georgia of the move and comply with their requirements concerning it.
Yes. Unless your retirement papers contained some kind of agreement to drop all claims and litigation, an ongoing legal process should not be affected.
ESIS. Their main office is out of Florida. The general phone number is 800-336-0570. The information is current; I was injured last year and had a claim with them, but am happy to say I am back at work and recovered!
Check the state laws in where the sole proprietor is being operated. It changes from state to state. For example in California requires workers' compensation if there is one employee. But if it is a sole owner with no employees then the insurance is optional. In Alabama and Florida if you have four employees including the owner, then workers' compensation is a must. In Texas workers' compensation is not required at all, but the state does require the employer to post a sign stating that workers' compensation will not be provided.
Since Florida is a right to work state I don't think you can ever sue your employer.
Yes it is. You should contact the employer immediately. ---- If you are unsuccessful after contacting them, contact the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage & Hour Division - they can assist you further. It may take a while to get your compensation, but they will research your claim. http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/
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Yes and No. You do need one if you are receiving "compensation. You do not need one if you are NOT receiving "compensation.
Yes. They can get it from an employer, if the employer voluntarily offers domestic partner benefits.
Maybe. Workman's Compensation Insurance is regulated by state law. It designates what will or will not be covered by benefits. Everything I have needed they have paid for. I am in florida. Typically, the prescriptions must be related to the compensable injury, ie muscle relaxers for an ankle sprain will not be covered but a pain killer like vicodin will be covered.