Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation: Do You Need a Minimum Work History?

Recently, I’ve been asked the question, how long do you have to be employed in order to receive workers’ compensation? Hello, my name is Lawrence Anzalone.

I am one of the attorneys at Burnetti, PA. I specialize in the area of workers’ compensation.

Well, frankly, the moment that you step onto your employer’s property, you are covered under workers’ compensation in the state of Florida. Assuming your employer advises you that you do not qualify for workers’ compensation, you need to speak to the employer’s carrier. When I say that, I’m talking about the insurance carrier for the employer, because although they may be on the same side of the fence in terms of a lawsuit, the reality is the carrier may perceive that situation much differently than the employer.

A lot of times, employers would like you to believe that you are an independent contractor. You are not, generally speaking. An independent contractor must meet a certain test. It’s a ten-point test. And the general rule is that you are not an independent contractor.

You are an employee. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, please contact us at one-eight hundred BURNETTI. Thank you.