Below we outline everything you need to know to buy work comp in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation system is strict: You must carry insurance if you have any employees, including family members.
A workers’ comp policy protects both employer and employee when a work-related injury or illness occurs.
Employers must carry an active workers’ compensation insurance policy for all employees, whether full-time, part-time or family. The owner must also be covered if considered an employee.
Exceptions
The few exceptions to this rule include:
*Note: This exemption does not apply to employees who are not members or officers. Employees must still be covered.
Independent Contractors
In Massachusetts, workers are presumed to be employees, unless enough evidence suggests otherwise. Companies hiring contractors should be sure workers operate independently and comply with state requirements.
Out-of-State Employers
If you have an all states endorsement, check with your insurance carrier or state authority to see if yours is compliant with Massachusetts law.
Unless the workers’ compensation policy has an all states endorsement, coverage is only in effect within state lines. Additional coverage must be secured to protect employees and comply with state law when workers travel across state lines.
Massachusetts strictly enforces its workers’ compensation law. The state may issue a stop work order (SWO) to employers who don’t have workers’ comp insurance, and minimum fines are $100 per day. Employers can also be subject to criminal charges, or debarment from public contracts.
Massachusetts workers comp rates decreased on average 12.9% in 2018. Rates are set by the Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts, and vary based on industry. Insurers must abide by state-wide rates, but can apply credits and debits on an individual basis to calculate the final quote.
While compliance depends on the number of employees, insurance premium is set based on total payroll. It’s often represented as the rate per hundred dollars in payroll.
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Work comp covers wage replacement and medical bills for employees injured on the job. To protect against other injuries at your place of business, you may need general liability insurance.
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If you’re still having trouble finding coverage, you can contact the Massachusetts assigned risk pool, which will place you with a carrier.
The insurance agent or carrier will ask you basic information about your business, such as number of employees, type of work performed by those employees and total payroll. Be sure to have your current payroll and EIN number on hand.
You can set the start date of your policy, and insurers may allow you to set your billing frequency to annually, quarterly or monthly.
Premiums vary based on business size, location, industry and claims history. Find out the average small business work comp premium and how much you might pay.
Workers’ compensation law can be confusing and complicated. This guide outlines what you need to know to buy work comp insurance.
How much for a small business policy? Read on for a step-by-step explanation, along with other factors at play in your final workers’ compensation quote.
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