Family Workers

[Saber]

I am in California. Do you have to carry worker's compensation for family workers? If I employ a sibling, must I carry Worker's Comp? This is the only employee I have.  Thank you!

[Carlo]

Hi Kim and thanks for writing,

California's system of worker's compensation(workman's comp) is compulsory, meaning that employers are required to provide worker's compensation insurance for their employees. Worker's compensation insurance may be provided through a competitive state fund, a private insurance carrier, or employers may self-insure. Waivers are not permitted.

The state worker's compensation act applies to workers who are employed 52 or more hours, or who earned $100 or more, during 90 calendar days, with the exception of workers employed by a parent, spouse, or child.

For more information and local offices, please refer to: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/IandA.html

I hope this helps and I wish you all the best,

Margot