Effective date: February 1, 2021
Application: Applies to all contractors in a mandatory industry who do not hire others.
Policy subject: Employer coverage and registration
Purpose:
To establish guidelines for independent worker coverage.
The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
Sections 2(1)(l), 2(1)(ii), 3, 18, 20, 131
(1) POL 15/2000, Coverage – Independent Worker (effective February 1, 2001 to January 31, 2021).
(2) References updated in accordance with The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 (effective January 1, 2014).
(3) Board Order 9/86, Non-Employers (effective February 14, 1986 to February 1, 2000).
(4) Board Order 56/80, Non-Reporting Subcontractors (effective July 7, 1980 to February 1, 2000).
POL 13/2020 Independent Worker Coverage
POL 14/2020 Contracts Involving Equipment
POL 04/2014 Coverage – Directors
POL 03/2014 Coverage – Personal
POL 21/2014 Coverage – Voluntary
POL 12/2020 Employer Coverage and Registration
POL 08/2020 Maximum Assessable Wage Rate – 2021
POL 07/2011 Minimum Annual Assessment