No.
Churches in Oklahoma are required to have Worker's Compensation Insurance, even if they only employ one person. In Oklahoma it is legally mandatory for any employee to carry the insurance, with no exceptions. Employers who hire only part-time workers are not exempt from the rule.
Unless your state is different, you normally receive workers comp only if you are unable to work.
It varies by state. In Arizona, you must carry coverage if you have even one employee. You should contact the Industrial Commission (or whatever it's called in your state) to verify whether you need coverage or not.
maryland
It depends on your state. For example, Texas is the only voluntary state for Workers' Comp. BUT, it, like all states, says that if you don't carry the coverage you remain liable for your workers AND you lose your sole remedy (which means people can sue your company for workers' injuries - not only the worker, but his spouse, kids...) Not all states say you have to cover 1099 workers, but many do - including the voluntary Comp state of Texas - if your subcontractors don't have coverage (or remain liable.)
Workers Comp varies from state to state but in general, if you are an employer you must pay for Workers Comp for your employees. Most large contractors require their subs to show evidence of Workers Comp coverage. This is because the insurance companies will charge the GC if they can't show evidence of all workers being covered under other policies. So in general, yes, sub contractors have to pay for Workers Comp.
they are only required to carry workers comp, if there is atleast 5 employees that work in the retail part of the production.... but this excludes milkers, farm hands, ect. you may need to look in to see if a liability insurance is required
All states require employers to carry Workers' Comp or remain liabile to the workers themselves. Most states have exemptions for some employers, such as those with fewer than 5 employees, or employers whose sole workforce is comprised of partners in the company. Texas is the only state in which Workers' Comp is 100% voluntary, yet again, the employer remains liable to the worker and would have to pay out of pocket for claims. Further, by not carrying Workers' Compensation, the worker is free to sue the employer - something he's not able to do if the employer carries Workers' Comp unless the employer's guilty of GROSS negligence. See the attached link, "Should I Carry Workers' Compensation?" for additional information.
in the state of VA does every bs have to carry workmens comp
Check your state laws, all states are different when it comes to worker's comp regulations.
They are different. If you have a job and take a day for sickness, you are on sick leave, which your employer pays. Your accrue sick leave at your job. If you cannot work for a long time because of injury you get workers comp, which the state pays. Workers comp must be proven.
It depends on the state as to whether you're exempt, yet even if you're exempt, you remain liable. And, by carrying Workers' Compensation, you prevent your workers from suing you (except in cases of gross negligence.)