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Independent contractors are not eligible for workers' comp coverage, because an employment contract and employment relationship do not exist. While there usually is a contract, it is of a completely different nature. An independent contractor provides services, but there is not an employment relationship.

Coverage Requirements As a general rule, a business with more than two employees is required to carry workers' compensation coverage. An employee is viewed broadly under workers' compensation law and includes part-time, seasonal and temporary workers, minors, trainees, immigrants and working family members.

The Form 43 is to be completed by the respondent (employer/workers' compensation insurance carrier) to notify the Administrative Law Judge, the claimant (employee/decedent), and all parties to the claim of its intention to deny the compensability of all or part of the claimant's claim to workers' compensation benefits.

A sole proprietor that has no employees and that does not hire subcontractors is not required by law to carry workers' compensation coverage.

Workers' comp wage loss checks in Virginia are not taxable income. Your workers' comp payment is supposed to be 2/3 of your average weekly (gross) wages. This amount is generally calculated based on the 52-week period before your injury.

An employer may insure for workers' compensation through any of the following means: 1) a commercial insurer: 2) an authorized self-insurer, 3) a licensed group self-insurance association, or 4) a registered professional employer organization.