How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

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How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

In general, an employer who has any employees regularly employed in the same business or establishment under contract of hire, except domestic servants should be covered by workers` compensation. Regularly employed includes all employments, whether continuous throughout the year, or for only a portion of the year, in the usual trade, business, profession or occupation of an employer.

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