Does Your Employer Have Workers’ Comp Coverage?

Workplace accidents can throw your personal finances off-track if they result in a serious workplace injury. Fortunately, many workplace accidents that occur in Marietta GA and the Greater Atlanta area, are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. It’s a good idea for all workers to know if they could be covered in the event of a workplace accident because there are certain steps an employee must take shortly after an incident in order to receive benefits. If you aren’t sure whether you’re covered, you can either check with your employer or visit the website of Georgia’s Employer Workers’ Compensation On-Line Insurance Verificatio n.

Simply click on the link on the website and follow the instructions to verify an employer’s coverage status. You’ll be asked to enter either the employer’s name or the federal employer identification number (EIN). In Georgia, most employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance if they have three or more employees. Exceptions are made for farm laborers, domestic servants, railroad carriers, and U.S. government agencies.