Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Release of Liability form

I am looking to have a contractor

(and his employees) without

workers' comp insurance work in my

home. I would like him to sign a

form that release me and the

homeowners' association of any

liability (should he or his employees

get hurt in my home). Can you

point me to a standard form that he

can sign? Thanks.


Asked on 7/03/07, 2:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

Re: Release of Liability form

The law is very specific about workers compensation. Generally a person cannot contract to negate the law. Thus any agreement you make with the contractor will have little effect if it violates comp statutes regarding the provision of coverage. You should review your home owners policy to see what coverage is available for constructions workers. In some policies your are covered in limited ways.

As it stands, the contractor is in violation of the law if he has employees and no comp insurance. I do not recommend that you proceed as you may be liable for any medical costs should an injury occur.

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Answered on 7/26/07, 12:39 am
Alden Knisbacher knisbacher law offices

Re: Release of Liability form

don't do it -- even if you find a release, it's likely not valid.

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Answered on 7/24/07, 12:56 am


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