{"id":47281,"date":"2017-03-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skolnicklaw.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/can-independent-contractors-get-workers-compensation\/"},"modified":"2023-12-28T14:25:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:25:50","slug":"can-independent-contractors-get-workers-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skolnicklaw.com\/can-independent-contractors-get-workers-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Can independent contractors get workers\u2019 compensation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent contractors are not employed by an employer. Instead, they are contracted in for a specific contract period. In most cases, they are not eligible for workers\u2019 compensation if they are hurt on the job. Don\u2019t automatically assume you won\u2019t qualify for any benefits, though, because there could be a case in which you\u2019re misclassified as an independent contractor<\/a> when you are actually an employee. If that happens, then you can file a claim for workers\u2019 compensation.<\/p>\n

How can you prove that you\u2019re actually an employee and not an independent contractor?<\/p>\n

One of the ways is by looking at how much control the employer has over you and what you\u2019re required to do. For instance, if you have a specific schedule, wear a specific uniform, have to use special products branded for your company and are subject to other specific, employment-related regulations, you may actually be an employee and not an independent contractor. Simply signing a contract to show you\u2019re an independent contractor does not mean that is the case.<\/p>\n

Does it matter how often a person works for his employer, or just how consistently?<\/p>\n

The permanency of the worker-employee relationship is considered. On the whole, independent contractors are given more independence to accept or deny work than employees. They may be let go at a moment\u2019s notice without breaching their contracts. They may not receive additional work after their initial contracts or be resigned in the future. The worker\u2019s investment in materials or equipment may matter as well. Additionally, the degree to which the person works independently also matters.<\/p>\n

If you believe you\u2019ve been misclassified, your attorney can help you look into the logistics of your employment. If you have been, you may be able to move forward with a claim.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/b> FindLaw, \u201cCan Independent Contractors Get Workers\u2019 Comp?<\/a>,\u201d Daniel Taylor, accessed Feb. 03, 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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