Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
My family owns a vacation rental and wants my husband to do the painting he has a current license and is insured / bonded does he need to carry workmens comp.? since he is my husband and I own a portion of the property?
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Asked on 12/03/10, 11:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
An employer needs WC insurance only if he has employees. It sound as though your husband will do all the work so no WC coverage is needed by him. He probably does not qualify as an employee of yours, so you would not need insurance to cover him.
Answered on 12/08/10, 12:43 pm