Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 2  Coverage Exemptions from Workers' Compensation as of July 1, 2008

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This table displays information on which jurisdictions have exceptions to coverage for small employers, agricultural employers and domestic employees; as well as other employees who may be excluded from workers' compensation laws. 
Jurisdiction Specific Exclusions For Small Employers? Specific Exclusions For Agricultural Employers? Specific Exclusions For Domestic Employers? Other Employees Excluded From  Coverage?
  Employers Are Exempt Who Employee Fewer Than   Conditions For Coverage   Conditions For Coverage Independent Contractors Casual Employees Volunteers Prof. Athletes Other (See Notes)
Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
Sample State 1 Yes  No numerical exemption, but  employers who pay $20,000 or less in payroll per year are exempt No $20,000 in payroll (excluding family members) No $20,000 in payroll (excluding family members) Yes No Yes No  
Sample State 2 No   Yes When the employer chooses to do so Yes When more than 2 employees each are regularly employed forty or more hours a week as domestic servants Yes No Yes Yes  

 

 

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