Can an employer charge a fee to an employee for workmen's comp insurance?
2006-12-20 13:51:52 · 7 answers · asked by Lionel D 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
I don't think so. Worker's compensation is the employer's responsibility. But some jurisdictions could have weird laws. The address of your nearest Worker's Comp office should be posted on the company billboard. Get it and give them a call with your question.
2006-12-20 13:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in my state, California.
In California, any business with employees must have workers' compensation coverage. Otherwise, they are subject to penalties, or even being shut down, by the Department of Labor.
If an employee is injured, the State of California (UEF) will go after the uninsured employer for compensation made to the injured employee in benefits and treatment.
2006-12-20 21:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some state like alaska, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island and maybe California requires employee to cough up a bit for unemployment compensation taxes. Best to check with your state department of labor to verify my facts. Laws are subject to change without notice.
2006-12-20 22:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by codeworx7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are some states in which employees are required to contribute to workers' comp rates. I seem to recall that Washington is one of them, not sure of the others.
2006-12-21 09:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by M S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fee is the one charged by the state ( SDI ) most states anyway, but if they provide another WC supplement and you are covered, yes they can charge OR call HR / payroll and see if you have the option of declining .
You can only decline supplemental , not state primary .
2006-12-20 22:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I'm not sure. But I would contact the Labor Board in your state to make sure. Good luck!!
2006-12-20 21:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can report the violation to your state department of labor.
2006-12-20 23:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋