Which situation would require a Georgia contractor to obtain workers' compensation insurance?
Correct Answer
D) Having 3 regular employees
Georgia requires workers' compensation insurance when a contractor has 3 or more regular employees.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Georgia law specifically requires contractors to carry workers' compensation insurance when they have three or more regular employees. This threshold is clearly defined in Georgia's workers' compensation statutes. The requirement applies regardless of the type of work performed or the schedule. Having exactly 3 or more regular employees triggers the mandatory insurance requirement, making this the correct threshold that contractors must understand and comply with.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Subcontracting all work
Subcontracting all work does not eliminate the workers' compensation requirement if the contractor still has employees. The requirement is based on employee count, not work arrangement. Even if work is subcontracted, having 3+ regular employees still triggers the insurance mandate.
Option B: Having 2 part-time employees
Having only 2 part-time employees falls below Georgia's threshold requirement. The law requires 3 or more regular employees before workers' compensation insurance becomes mandatory. Two employees, regardless of their part-time status, does not meet the minimum threshold.
Option C: Working only on weekends
The work schedule (weekends only) is irrelevant to workers' compensation requirements. The determining factor is the number of regular employees, not when the work is performed. Weekend-only operations still must comply if they have 3+ employees.
Memory Technique
Remember 'Georgia's Golden Rule of 3' - workers' comp kicks in when you hit the magic number of 3 regular employees.
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