Is it legal for an employer to take money out of your check for workmen’s comp if your getting 1099 income?
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Is it legal for an employer to take money out of your check for workmen’s comp if your getting 1099 income?
Asked on April 22, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Humm.....I might conult with ana ttorney here as to your true status ion the job. Independent contractors are not considered "employees" and thus they are not entitled to worker's compensation coverage. But generally the employer pays the comp coverage. Your state may require that you be covered by comp even as a 1099 employee (if you truly are a 1099 employee). Things need to be sorted out here. You can also call your state Inusrance Department for help. Good luck.
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