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Workers Compensation
Employment often results in injuries due to hazardous conditions or accidents. Workers Compensation is mandated by laws and specific rules apply to the collection and award to provide payments to the employee.
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How many employees can you have before you have to have Worker's Comp?
The number of employees you can have before you have to provide worker's compensation varies from state to state. In the state of Georgia, if you have three or more people that are employed on a regular basis, you must provide worker's compensation.
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What is workers compensation settlement for herniated disk L5-S1?
It would depend on the circumstances. Did the company tell you that you had to hurt your back, are you overweight, what do you do off of work and other factors come into play.
"How much can you get" is not a great opening line if you believe you are being watched by company investigators checking the validity of your claim. It shows an entitlement mind set that juries don't like much.
How much money does workmans comp pay if you have rotator cuff surgery?
My injury is cosidered log term and I have to have surgery on my shoulder. I am trying to find out what a good settlement is for this injury. I can't seem to get any straight answers. I have been out of work since Jan. and it is going to be six months after surgery before I can even consider going back to work. So I will be out of work for about 13 months. I am really concerned that I will not be able to do heavy equipment operating again. I have torn the rotor cuff in my shoulder. I would appreciate any input anyone has to help me feel alittle better about my workmen's compensation suit. Thank you for your time and help... Dwren56@yahoo.com
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Whether a contractor can work under another's business license depends on the type of business license. If someone has a corporation then they can have a lot of businesses under their license.
On workers comp, I believe they have to return you to your original job. If you were out on a non-worker's comp illness, they wouldn't. If you missed time from work and/or had serious medical bills, most US employers will bend over backwards to accommodate you. If you take extra time that's not medically required under workers comp, they don't have to hold the same job for you.
The answer above is wrong. If a worker returns from FMLA leave, even if it was not for a work injury, he/she MUST be returned to the former job, even if the employer must fire a replacement to create the vacancy.
That IS NOT true under state WC. If the employer eliminated your job while you were gone, you return to no job. The employer cannot fire you BECAUSE of a WC claim, but can eliminate jobs as necessary to employer survival.
Do you need workmens comp insurance if you own a semi-truck and your brother-in-law drives it?
It depends on your state, the nature of your contract - and please put it in writing and have it signed, dated and witnessed if you want it to mean anything - and other factors. Are you employing him (then yes, please do!), or is he leasing your truck (then no, why would you)? If he's an independent contractor and you arrange his jobs, an alternative in most states is Occupational Accident paired with Contingent Liability. These are often cheaper and while they aren't the same as Comp, they *can* be better customized to meet your mutual needs. If he's self employed and you only lease the vehicle to him, he may only want to carry Occupational Accident (nicknamed "Occ Acc.") An independent agent can help him obtain this coverage. Check with your agent to see whether you have the proper coverage for your truck - it's not the same as lending a personal auto to someone. The rules are different.
Are employers responsible for reporting work related injuries?
The employer is required to provide the injured person with a "injury report/accident report" one copy for their personnel files, and one for the injured. The employer is also to provide the insured with compensation for lost wages due to the injury as well as payment for any medical bills or phamacy charges if incurred by the injured, or provide a workers' compensation insurance for the injured person. Well then, to follow that, what can an injured employee do if an emoloyer does not do these things and instead, lays that person off?
What is the best defentiton of employee benefits?
In general, indirect and non-cash compensation paid to an employee. Some benefits are mandated by law (such as social security, unemployment compensation, and workers compensation), others vary from firm to firm or industry to industry (such as health insurance, life insurance, medical plan, paid vacation, pension, gratuity).
Which states don't require workers compensation?
I have been lightly researching this question for several years and am about to give it much more attention. The "exclusive remedy" laws were formulated in the early 20th century, and are antiquated by any standards. I have not found a state yet that does not have an "exclusive remedy" clause in their labor code. In other words, I believe all 50 states have this "escape from liability" for employers who carry workers compensation. However, not all states require employers to carry workers compensation. In these states the employers are able to "escape liability" if indeed they do carry workers compensation.
Would workmen's compensation cover a spinal injury?
Workman's comp will only cover you if you are on the clock. If your work demands that you have to be on call and wear and beeper and you were being called in to work, then you might have a chance for a case. If you were running an errand for the company on the clock, then you are covered. Coming to and going home, you are on your own. Sorry! ...but your employer does owe you safe ingress and egress, so if you're injured due to a fault in the premises of your work while entering or leaving, that's usually covered.
Is workers compensation insurance needed to open a business?
It is my understanding that the provisions generally applicable through the terms of a workers compensation policy are intended to provide relief to an employee who, while engaged in the normal course of their working duties becomes injured in some way. This general set of provisions is construed to mean that an employer-employee relationship exists. In an instance where someone is self-employed, the employer-employee arrangement would be difficult to support in argument; and, therefore, the provisions for application of any relief through such a policy would be inapplicable. The purpose of this type of coverage would be misapplied if used. The proper insurance for the owner of a business doing the sole work effort themselves in addition to administrative tasks would be of a different form, usually of a personal-policy nature. It would be difficult for a person to sue themselves in order to receive relief through administration of a workers compensation policy via the courts. The proprietor of such a business would be likely viewed as having the same status as a private contractor, and an entity of one.
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This is my (not the author's) addition to the well written answer above for Michigan Workers' Compensation question:
If you want to be covered under a WC policy you can have yourself listed on the policy. Typically for a sole proprietor, they are a sole bread winner and just want jobs and don't want to pay for insurance or WC insurance coverage. WC coverage typically needs to be for a Partnership, LLC or a Corp. On your policy, it is important that you are not "excluded" so the officer, member or partner is not excluded on the policy if you desire coverage in the event of a Workers' Compensation claim. If you have no employees and want to be excluded, this link may help: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis_bwuc_contr_29680_7.pdf
Make sure that subcontractors that you hire have WC coverage if you use them, or you will be paying their wages/costs under your name come audit time if the insurance company chooses an audit.
Do you have to repay workmans compensation if you receive a lawsuit settlement?
You need to check with your work comp state laws, but in most states you do not have to pay taxes on your settlement. You can usually google something like "your state-work comp laws".gov to find website.
Do you qualify for unemployment if you quit your job in Virginia and relocate?
In most states if your employer moved to a location that is very difficult for you to continue working, they would rule you quit for justifiable reasons and would allow unemployment benefits. This move by the employer is something definitely beyond your control. The main question is whether the move was beyond your limits.
Can you get workman's comp if you fail a drug screen a week after the fact?
In most cases, if you are being paid by a state fund that businesses pay into, (workman's comp), you can forfeit your benefits and rights to future benefits regarding that claim because of unauthorized and/or illegal drug use.
How does one qualify for workers compensation benefits?
Workers' compensation varies from state to state. Most require a injured or sick worker to notify their employer of an injury within 30 to 45 days of an accident or injury. After the notification, the employer should submit a report to the state worker's compensation board.
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Can you receive workmans comp if you lose your job for failing a drug test?
No, as drugs (referred in this case as illegal narcotics and not prescription) are still illegal most of the world over, a failed drug test is not covered by workman's compensation as it shows that the person is/was participating and/or around illegal substances, which again is against most local and federal law.
What is the average settlement for a work comp pelvic injury?
There is an average of course with all numbers there is an average, however to place you in a ball park range is unfair, each case differs, so the answer to your question is it just depends on you your numbers, your state, coupled with your attorney. Good Luck
What is the max settlement for workers comp?
Workers' compensation laws and programs are established at the state level for most employment. The rates are then also different for each state, as well as sometimes for different occupations. Contact your state Department of Insurance or your individual insurance provider for a rate quote.
In North Carolina, worker's compensation is paid by the employer; no part of it should be paid for by employees or deducted from their pay.
