cjnspecial
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This is a great thread.
I work in WA state. Here the state department of Licensing and Industries takes care of worker's comp. I pay an hourly rate based on the work. If we are doing tree work or using a chipper, I report that and pay about $2.25 per hour per employee regardless of salary. If we are landscaping its about $1. 25/ hour/ employee. The employee pays a few cents per hour as their contribution.
Are there other states that use the gov't instead of a private insurance company?
My friend is in IL and wants to go legit. What do rates look like that?
Thanks!!
Yep, Washington is a monopolistic state like Ohio. Never knew it was by hour, that's an interesting concept that doesn't penalize you for paying higher wages for good workers.
About IL: Assigned risk rate is 31.46%, minimum premium is $1000 effective 1/1/08.
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