Generally, if an individual is an “independent contractor” and they suffer from an injury on the job, that contractor is responsible for maintaining their own workers’ compensation insurance. Frequently, employers will hire individuals as “independent contractors” to...
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Workers’ Compensation Posted On: March 9th, 2012
Do I Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Many people have questions about whether they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The basic triggers under Iowa law require that you establish that you were actually an employee and that you sustained an injury that arose out of and in the course of your employment. If you have established these facts, you are entitled to workers’ compensation under Iowa…
Workers’ Compensation For Independent Contractors
Generally, if an individual is an “independent contractor” and they suffer from an injury on the job, that contractor is responsible for maintaining their own workers’ compensation insurance. Frequently, employers will hire individuals as “independent contractors” to perform work as employees. This formal classification allows employers to have certain tax advantages and may relieve them of the responsibility of purchasing…