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Where can you purchase workman's compensation insurance?
Your state insurance department is your best resource for insurance-related questions and concerns. Find information on insurance...
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How do you explain being fired due to a workmens compensation issue?
Don't try. If asked why you left your previous employer, you should give a more generic answer like "your skills not being the...
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Does company insurance or Workman's Comp cover car accidents while working?
If you were truly injured you probably are covered by your employer. Your car is a different matter though, and workmans...
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What is workmen's comp insurance?
Workers' Compensation Insurance is mandatory for all employers to carry and pay for in all states. (Exceptions for self-insured...
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Are contractor's liability insurance policies only written if the policy holder also gets workmans' comp insurance?
to the best of my knowledge, in the state of ny you need workmans comp to get commercial liability insurance
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Does workmans comp cover heart attacks?
Workman's Compensation Insurance is regulated by state statutes. A heart attack would be covered if it occurred while the person...
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Is workmens comp responsible for the 20 percent your insurance does not pay on doctors bills and prescriptions?
If you are talking about the med you get for workers comp pain they do pay the 100% (do not use your ins.)... (doctors visits as...
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Is workman's comp necessary on top of professional liability insurance to teach exercise classes at a community center?
Liability insurance covers your students and workman's comp covers you and your employees.
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What does 'consent to rate' mean on a workman's comp bill?
Consent to Rate means that the insurance company must have the consent of the insured (i.e. by a signed form) to charge higher...
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Can you still file a workmen's comp claim if the injury happened 2 months ago?
Workman's Compensation Insurance is regulated by the laws of the state in which you reside. There is usually a time limit in...
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How do you word your reason for leaving a job when it was related to a workman's comp claim?
I have a workers comp claim right now and I put on new applications that there were some personal reasons for leaving and if they...
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Does Workmans Comp insurance have to be paid on tips?
They only have to pay Workman's Comp on reported tips. If you did not report or claim your tips, then there is no proof of them...
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Can a person be a volunteer fireman and still receive workman's comp?
CA Labor Code 3361. Each member registered as an active firefighting member of any regularly organized volunteer fire...
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Do officers of a corporation need to be covered by Workmen's comp in the state of Missouri?
They should be, but you may be able to exclude them, if they are shareholders. For more information see CA Labor Code 3351 Blue...
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While on workman's comp can you use your vacation hours available and collect pay for those hours?
That would probably depend on your employer. It should not however, reduce your WCI, benefit. Answer I'm not really sure...
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Is a workmens compensation settlement exempt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
All issues pertaining to workman's comprehension insurance are regulated by state law. The exemptions for the state the person...
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What is the difference between an employee and a sub-contractor?
Basically an employee is TOLD what to do, how and when to do it. Is paid by the time doing it and has taxes taken out. An...
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Does every company have to have workman's comp coverage for its employees?
If state law requires it. Some states do not have laws requiring businesses to have such coverage. Other states have limitations...
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Is it possible to sue after being injured working in a customer's home even if the injury isn't serious?
How about just getting your own medical coverage? Are you covered by Worker's Compensation? Probably not. You can get medical...
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If you are collecting disability from personal insurance due to a workplace injury can you also get Social Security disability and Workman's Comp?
Yes. For more information you might want to check out the links on the right. If you injury was work related in the first...
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Where can an employer purchase temporary workman's comp insurance on a per-job basis?
All laws pertaining to workman's compensation insurance are inacted and enforced by the resident state. It would be necessary to...
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If you injure your hand on the job and the company you work for does not have workmans comp insurance will you still get paid for lost wages and if you do not regain full use of your hand what action can be taken?
Sounds like your employer is in BIG trouble. You are still entitled to worker's compensation benefits whether or not your...
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Do you need workmans comp insurance for a concession stand if employee 13 years of age?
You need workers' compensation insurance if you have employees. You do not need worker's comp insurance if you are a sole owner....
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How do you locate an old workmen's compensation claim?
Old Workers Compensation Claims Depending on which state you live, there should be a state-based bureau of workers...
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In north carolina does an individual worker have to carry workman's comp insurance?
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Can workmans comp insurance charge an employer for vacation and holiday pay?
That is dependent upon state laws which govern Workman's Compensation Insurance. In some states any back benefits, holiday and...
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If you receive a one-time settlement from workmen's comp will it affect your Social Security payments?
Reply to "If you receive a one-time set I am presently apling for SS Disability & have an aturney working on a workers comp...
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If an employee is hurt on the job does workmans comp pay for any prescriptions?
Maybe. Workman's Compensation Insurance is regulated by state law. It designates what will or will not be covered by...
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What are your rights if a workers comp claim has created a hostile work environment?
Your exact rights and remedies will vary from state to state. If you have a claim pending with the worker's comp board, you...
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If you are going to be out of work for surgery can you file for workmen's comp?
only if your surgery is the result of a work related injury. Sorry.
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Can you receive reimbursement pay from workmans comp if you are only off work for a week due to a slip and fall?
It will depend on your state's worker's comp law. Each state varies. Each Workers comp agency has a webpage to answer your...
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If you are on full disability and you need pain medication can workmans comp make you drive two hours to work to find light duty?
Q. What happens if an employee disagrees with the insurance company on a workers’ compensation claim denial? A. The...
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What is the workman's comp definition of no manual labor?
The definition of manual labor is of course physical work. Workman's Comp. laws are established by states. Therefore the...
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If you are injured on your second job will workmans comp pay your lost income from your other job which is your main source of income?
Individual states make Workman's Insurance (comp) laws. In general any income lost from injury is taken into account when...
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How do you find out if you are getting your workmens comp?
The applicant will receive a letter informing them that their claim has either been denied or approved. If the claim is denied...
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If injured on the job is it mandatory to take a drug test and pass to be able to receive workmans comp?
Some providers will require such testing, in other cases it would be determined by the circumstances in which caused the person...
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Is an employee liable to pay for an injury if he or she was horseplaying and caused an injury or is it covered by workmens comp?
The employee who instigated the "horse-play" will probably be held personally responsible for any injury or damage claim. WCI...
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Can you claim Workmen's Compensation if you work for a temp agency?
My son was recently injured on a temp assignment and was told to go to the ER, get a drug test, and be treated and it would be...
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What factors determine eligibility for workman's compensation after aggravating a preexisting condition?
I believe you can re-open the claim up to 17 years. Answer For links and information on Worker's Comp in Calif see...
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What is the compensation for a broken hip?
I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE SAME IN EVERY STATE, ALTHOUGH HERE IN MISSOURI YOU CAN GET A SHEET THAT TELLS YOU HOW MUCH "EACH BODY...
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When a couple divorces before a workmens compensation settlement is paid is the spouse entitled to any of that claim due to marital property?
It is possible if the claim was filed before the divorce and the couple lived in a community property state, the ex-spouse has...
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How much of US taxes goes to workman's comp?
actually no us taxes go to pay for workmans compinsation. this is paid by your employer. if your company does not do this for a...
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If you thought you had a heart attack at work and had to take an ambulance is it covered by workmans comp?
If the reference is to the ambulance and/or hospital charges, those would not be covered under a WCI claim. Those type of charges...
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What if your employer will not give you the info on filing or the insurance name?
Contact a Works Comp attorney in your area. Most phone books will list such attorneys. Also I believe it is a law that companies...
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Does an owner of a company need to have workmans comp insurance if they have one employee who is a brother-in-law?
No. Source http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/erguide.pdf Page 13 For more info. on Worker's Comp see...
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Do you have to have workman's comp in Louisiana?
construction in louisana In order to aquire contracting or home-improvement license you must have workmans comp. Answer All...
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Where do you send a claim for workman's comp insurance?
Check with your employer or HR department.
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How do you become a provider for workmens compensation insurance?
Providing WC Insurance First, you would need to become a licensed insurance agent. Once that has been accomplished, you can...
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Do condominium associations need workers comp?
Check your state laws, all states are different when it comes to worker's comp regulations.
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Does a family owned business have to carry Workmans Comp if it has only have one employee who isn't family?
If you own a family business...you are exposing everything you own to being taken in a lawsuit. See a lawyer to explain how this...
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Do all Texas companies have workmen's comp?
Texas is the only state in the nation that does not require employers to carry workmens compensation insurance for their...
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When will you receive compensation for time off due to injury?
In the State of Nevada the employer has 24 hours to fax/submit all accident/incident information to the workmens Comp office. By...
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Can you collect IRA savings if you are over 60 years old while collecting workman's comp?
IRA withdrawals without penalties are allowed when a person is disabled under certain established provisions, by the IRS. Other...
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If part of your job is driving a personal vehicle and you get into an accident that is your fault does workmens comp cover any of the expenses?
If you were doing your job at the time of the accident you should be able to file for workers compensation for your injuries and...
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If you hurt your foot at work just by working can you get workmens comp?
Workman's Compensation Insurance is specifically for work related injuries. State laws control the way WCI is regulated, meaning...
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Where do you report someone who is receiving workmans comp and working under the table for someone else?
We have a situation at our company right now that an employee who has been out for over a year receiving work comp payments and...
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If you are on workmens comp for knee surgery can you still run your business using your hands?
Sure you can run your own biz... but WC will not pay you any longer. It will be treated as a job. I suggest trying it - good to...
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Do you claim workman's comp on your income taxes?
Workers comp payments should be reported to you via a form 1099 which is also furnished to IRS. If payments are reimbursements...
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What is the PESTLE analysis for Marks and Spencer?
That would be best answered internally, however I doubt they would divulge so much information to anyone but their marketing...
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What does the employer need to do if you are not sure if an injury happened at work?
Depending on the policies of the company one is working for, and the laws of the state the person is in, an employer generally...
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How can you tell if someone finally settled their workman's comp suit and received their money?
They are driving a nice car and bought a nice wig to go with the car mats
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Can an employee collect pay and worker's comp benefits at the same time?
NO you can not lose your pay. If you are back to work light duty and need to see the work comp doctor or therapy then you receive...
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What does workmans comp have to pay for when an injury is deemed catastrophic?
Such an injury/illness usually renders a person permanently disabled. In which case the person would receive WCI benefits for...
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If you have a workers compensation case but your uninsured employer has filed for bankruptcy what should you do?
In California and other states, a portion of worker's comp premiums paid by employers go into the Uninsured Employer's Fund. ...
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If your employer does not carry Workmens Comp can you get your own individual policy?
In most states the employer MUST carry Workmens Comp. It's the law. Check with your local wage and hour or whatever it's called...
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What determines the amount an employer pays for workmens comp?
In Michigan it is 2/3 of your wages. More Opinions States establish laws that regulate WCI, that being the case it...
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How much does workman's comp insurance cost?
The amount of coverage is regulated by state laws. Some of the factors that decide what premiums cost the employer are,...
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What are the definitions of partial and permanent disability?
Partial you only receive 10 years of W/C Permanent you recieve it forever
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Do you pay state and federal taxes on Workmen's Compensation or Social Security Disability?
Yes, but it is taxed differently then regular income, and like any income how much may be taxed depends on many other...
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Where is a Workers Compensation Office in North Dakota?
Contact N.D. Worker's Compensation Division for information, (701)328-3800 Answer ...or 800.777.5033
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Why is workman's comp insurance important and how are workman's compensation premiums calculated?
Workers' compensation is important to protect employer's from the costs of on the job accidents of their employees. It is also...
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Do you claim temporary workmen's comp benefits as income?
non taxable workmans comp You may have to claim it, but it is nontaxable.
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Is terrorism risk surcharge mandatory?
WC Terrorism Risk Surcharge (General) For Workers Compensation (WC) coverage, technically the answer is "yes", but reality...
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In a reinstatement policy document does an effective date mean the reinstatement date or policy effective date?
Same thing isn't it? If not, fax it to me and I'll take a look at it. www.SteveShorr.com
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What is the average workers comp knee injury settlement?
i had two surgeries on my knees and my dr. says i cant go back to work in my proffession so wonder what they will give me as a...
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Can you be on workman's comp for your main job and work a second job either legal or under the table?
You most assuredly cannot work another job "legally' while collecting WCI benefits. If the person is found to be doing such a...
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If you have a personal auto MVA going to work are you entitled to workman's comp even though you were not officially on the clock?
Probably not. Worker's comp is a highly generous system that was put in place to protect workers from employer abuse when...
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Is someone able to refinance a home if they are on workmens comp?
Disability income may be multiplied by 125% on a refinance, it depends on the situation but it is possible.
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How many weeks does VWC pay an injuried party for a torn rotator cuff and shoulder impinge syndrome23?
Generally Workers Comp or DI coverage pays until the injury no longer prevents you from returning to work.
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Can a workman's comp total disability cash pay out be garnished for payments on a credit card?
Workman's Compenstation Insurance is governed by the state. Whether or not it can be attached by a creditor would depend on the...
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Does a small business need workmens compensation insurance?
Depends what state you live in . Here in Kentucky you are required to have workmans comp, even if you are the only employee. In...
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What should you do if you were turned down by New Jersey disability for work-related stress and had to go through workman's comp but you were only seen by a nurse who put your claim through?
One option would be to seek the counsel of an attorney who specializes in workman compensation claims. The attorney would more...
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When your employer decides to get workmans comp in South Carolina do the employees have to be drug tested in order for the company to get the insurance or are they only tested after an injury?
Most insurers will require initial testing of all employees and random testing of all employees thenceforth.
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Is it true if your workmans comp. case worker said if you get a lawyer your checks will stop?
Not true at all. You are entitled to have legal representation, if you so choose. The fact that you have received payments from...
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Can workmen's compensation be waived?
Workers' Compensation can usualy be waived only b7y the owner-opetaor of a business. The system replaces the right to sue an...
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Are the people who handle workman's comp on strike?
No
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What are the consequences of sub-contracting to a sole proprietorship company that doesn't have workmens compensation insurance?
Officers of a corp. may be exempt if registerd with the dept of labor and the state sec. corps. div. The payroll services found...
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What would you include in income to calculate workman's comp?
Remuneration is deemed as earnings of all types (before deductions) due to an employee, either made or owing, in money terms or...
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Can a health insurance company make you go back and reimburse them for claims paid if they determine a claim was work related from an injury three years prior even if there is no connection?
Boundaries of the Health Insurance Company I work for a healthcare subrogation company so this question is right up my alley....
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How much pay will you get when on workers comp for surgery?
For Maryland it's 70% of pay, tax free. I do believe it depends on state law. I know that in Maryland the first 3 days of...
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If you were injured at work can you still sue them in virginia?
depends on what state you live in in virginia
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If a paper route person has an accident while delivering and hasn't signed anything saying they were an independent contractor is the company liable for workman's comp?
There is no “black and white” definition of who is an independent contractor. Instead, there are a number of factors that courts...
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How long does an employee have to work for you to carry workmens compensation in Illinois?
The minute that employee sets foot on your premisis he is covered. Now for regular health insurance he/she will have a time...
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Is workman's comp required when an employer has only one employee?
That depends on the law of your individual state. Some states dont require comp for businesses with a very small number of...
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How long do you have to be off work to get workman's comp?
Workman's Compensation Insurance is governed by state law. Therefore it is not possible to give a definitive answer without...
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Does a main employer have to pay earned sick leave if an employee is injured and receiving Workers Compensation on another job?
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Does the company have to pay your time to go to doctors appointments under workman's comp?
No doctors appts are not company paid
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When does Workmans compensation end?
when does work comp end? right now I have just 'finished or ended' my workmans comp, so in answer to your question the best i...
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Is there a minimum on how long you have to be working for a new employer before you're entitled to workers comp?
I'm most possitive that you are covered the moment you come to a labor agreement...
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What is the law in Oklahoma regarding Workman's Comp for sole proprietors?
Your question is somewhat broad, so I'll refer you to the OK Insurance Dept. at 405.521.2828 or 800.522.0071 or...
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