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?

All persons, firms, associations, and corporations regularly employing any person in any form of industry or business in the state of West Virginia are subject to the Workers` Compensation Act.

The following employers are not required to subscribe to the Fund, but may elect to do so: employers of employees in domestic service; employers of five or fewer fulltime employees in agriculture service; casual employers as defined in the statute; churches; employers engaged in organized professional sports activities; and any volunteer rescue squad, volunteer police auxiliary unit, volunteer organizations created or sponsored by governmental entities or area or regional emergency medical services boards of directors If any of these employers have paid employees, then the employer must subscribe based upon gross wages of paid employees, but coverage still remains optional with regard to the volunteer.

Other West Virginia Workers' Compensation FAQs

Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
A: The injured employee should immediately give notice to his employer, in writing, that he has suffered an injury. A copy of the notice must also be filed with the … More
Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
A: You have the right to select a doctor of your and your employer cannot interfere in any way with this right. You will not be permitted to change doctors without … More
Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
A: If the period of disability does not last longer than three days from the day the employee leaves work as the result of the injury, no award shall be allowed, but if … More
Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
A: If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your … More
Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
A: Upon issuing an order regarding the right to benefits, the Commissioner of the Workers Compensation Division must give notice of any action to the employer and … More