Legal Question in Construction Law in California

i am a general contractor . if i use a carpenter with his license on my job and 1099 him am i obligated to have workmans comp.


Asked on 2/03/11, 6:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

As a general contractor, you should carry worker's comp as a general matter. There is a risk that the carpenter will change his position about being an independent contractor right after he gets hurt on the job.

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Answered on 2/08/11, 9:12 pm


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