Frequently Asked Question:

Do Rental Companies Need Workers’ Compensation for Delivery and Setup Crews?

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Workers’ Compensation

The Short Answer

Generally yes. Workers’ compensation is required in most states once you have employees, and delivery drivers and setup crews face some of the highest injury exposure in a rental business.

The Full Answer

Lifting tables, loading lifts, and anchoring tents are physical, repetitive tasks, and injuries are common. Workers’ compensation pays medical costs and lost wages for hurt employees and protects you from most related lawsuits.

Where rental companies need to look closely:

Seasonal and event labor: Temporary crews hired for wedding season or a festival may count as employees. State rules vary.

Contractors and day labor: Calling a helper an independent contractor does not always hold up, and carriers can audit payroll for uninsured labor.

Classification: Warehouse, drivers, and installers can fall into different class codes with different rates.

Return-to-work and safety: Lifting training and tie-down procedures lower claims and can lower costs over time.

How Liberty structures your protection: Liberty reviews how your crews are classified, handles payroll audit questions, and offers safety training and support to help reduce injuries before they become claims.

Related Questions

If you’re covered under an employer’s policy, you may not need one. Many NPs and PAs buy an individual policy anyway for coverage outside work and protection the employer’s policy doesn’t give.

Only a few states require it by statute. In practice, nearly every hospital, health system and many payers require it before you can work or bill.

Usually, while you’re employed there and acting within your job duties. It typically does not cover moonlighting, volunteer work, or claims filed after you leave.

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