Frequently Asked Question:

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

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Equipment & Party Rental Companies
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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

Liberty does not currently insure inflatable equipment such as bounce houses. Liberty can discuss coverage for the rest of your rental inventory.

Party rental insurance premiums are driven mainly by inventory value, annual rental revenue, delivery operations, and claims history. Liberty prices each program from your operation rather than a flat rate.

Yes, in most cases. Personal auto policies often limit or exclude vehicles used for business, so trucks and trailers that deliver rental inventory generally need commercial auto coverage.

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