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Short answer is no - you must be an employee to be covered meaning you receive something of value for your services.
Above answer is partly correct. This is greatly dependent upon the applicable state workers compensation law. Some volunteers are covered as a matter of law. Some volunteers are specifically excluded as a matter of law. In many cases, the volunteer will be an employee only if the employer provides something of extrinsic value for the services; usually, this must take the form of a wage or stipend of some type, even if the wage is less than what a regular employee would be paid.
Some agents and brokers believe that a Voluntary Workers Compensation endorsement will cover a volunteer; this is incorrect. A VWC endorsement is intended to provide like, kind and quality benefits to an employee who is otherwise ineligible for WC, such as work-release inmates, domestic servants, etc. Since volunteers are not employees, they do not come within the ambit of this endorsement, despite the similarity between the words "voluntary" and "volunteer."
What else can I help you with?
What jobs are not covered by workers comp?
Any job that inst a government job.
Who is covered under Texas workers comp?
Workers compensation provides coverage for losses resulting from injuries on the job.
Are you covered by workers compensation to and from work?
No,, sorry, Workers comp only covers injuries while your actualy on the job.
Does a volunteer have to be covered by Workmen's comp insurance?
One insurance agent said volunteers don't have to be covered by Workmen's Compensation, that is up to the company/entity's discretion. Another agent said if you want to acquire Workers Compensation for volunteers then write down in the application how many hours will they work and the amount you would pay them. Hope that works. :) Addition - if you do not extend WC to volunteers, you remain responsible for their workplace injuries and damages lawsuits.
Is a back injury at work covered by workers comp in Idaho?
Anything on the job should be.
Are you covered by workers comp while on jury duty?
Workers comp insurance covers you while you're working. It's rather difficult to imagine how you could get an on-the-job injury from jury duty.
Are part-time employees covered by workers compensation insurance.?
Under the law in Australia. They are. are part time workers covered under corkman's comp in the state ow Wisconsin
Will aflac accident policy pay if accident is covered by workers comp?
Yes they do pay you, only on the accident part, it's ok through workers comp too, they can't touch your pay. It is allowed...
Are children working for parents covered by workmen's compensation?
They can be if the parents have a Workers' Comp policy AND have not excluded the children.
I am a sub contractor do i have to pay worker's compensation?
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.
Are seizures on the job covered under workers comp?
Worker's Comp is for work related injuries. If the seizures are covered under your medical insurance plan, then you would file the claim with that plan. If the seizure caused an on the job injury, the Worker's Comp office would need to answer that question for you.
Is workers comp required for volunteers in Florida?
In Florida, workers' compensation is generally not required for volunteers, as they are not considered employees under the law. However, organizations may choose to provide coverage for volunteers to protect against potential liabilities. It's important for organizations to check specific guidelines and consult legal advice regarding their particular situation.
