Your question is somewhat broad, so I'll refer you to the OK Insurance Dept. at 405.521.2828 or 800.522.0071 or www.oid.state.ok.us/
By law, it's optional for sole proprietors. Reality can be different though. In the construction trades most general contractors will require any subs who are sole proprietors to have workmans comp. This is what their insurance companies require. If a sub doesn't have workmans comp the insurance company adds their wages to the gc's bill.
No
what earnings must i report to workmans comp
no
i lost a finger in 1983 do i get money for that
4.5%
As each state's criteria for eligibility and amount of workman's comp payable differs, you need to contact your state's office for clarification.
Was it an on the job injury?
If your spouse draws a wage from you or your company, you must include her in any workers' compensation plan. If you both own the business as sole proprietors, neither of you are required to be on a workers' compensation plan.
Only if it is legal in your jurisdiction.
$15 per hr
Yes it is a workmans comp if he was scheduled to come in or he had an appointment. Massachusetts Yes it is a workmans comp if he was scheduled to come in or he had an appointment. Massachusetts Answer #2 You better check with workman's comp. I know of a case where a fellow employee fell in the bathroom at work and was denied payments because it was not considered "work related". In this particular case, the company turned it in as workman's comp but it was refused.