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In Georgia, all your regular full-time and part-time employees are included in your company's workers' compensation policy. That's not optional. Under Georgia workers' compensation law, there's no way for regular employees (that is, the people you hire who aren't partners or company officers) to opt out of coverage.

You can file a notice of claim yourself and also request a hearing or mediation to determine benefits. You have 1 year from the date of the reported injury to file a claim with SBWC.

How many employees must I have in order to be required to provide workers' compensation insurance? If you regularly employ three or more persons in your Georgia business, you are required to provide the benefits. If your company is incorporated or an LLC, the officers or members are included in the employee count.

Unfortunately, under Georgia law, independent contractors are not eligible for workers' compensation. In very rare situations, an employer may opt to provide workers' comp, but it is not their legal duty to do so. Only permanent employees of a business that employs three or more workers are eligible for coverage.

NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION OF ANY PARTY OTHER THAN A CLAIMANT OR EMPLOYEE BY AN ATTORNEY. GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Currently, the state of Georgia has a $0.40 per mile allowance, though the rates can change to reflect any significant changes in gas prices.

The law requires any business with three or more workers, including regular part-time workers, to have workers' compensation insurance. Coverage can be verified by going to .sbwc.georgia.gov and in the Popular Topics box click on “verify workers' compensation insurance coverage”.

Do you need workers' compensation if you are self-employed? Sole proprietors, independent contractors and partners are not required to have workers' compensation insurance in Georgia. In fact, independent contractors are not eligible for it in most circumstances under Georgia law.