is it legal for an employer to refuse to offer workmans comp in the state of texas?
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is it legal for an employer to refuse to offer workmans comp in the state of texas?
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I was going to apply for a job and as part of the application they wanted me to sign a paper saying they didn't offer workman's comp and they were not responsible for any injury's on the job. I tried looking at the states employment website but I can't seem to find that part any help would by appreciated.
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cainvest1
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Yes.
Texas employers, except for public entities, can choose
whether or not to provide workers’ compensation insurance
coverage for their employees.
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/pubs/factsheets/employright.pdf |
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YodyMan
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"Texas is the only state in the nation that does not require employers to carry workmens compensation insurance for their employees. Employers who disregard their workmens comp responsibilities risk severe fines from state regulators and costly lawsuits from injured or ill employees."
I copied that from the right hand column on the following webpage.....
http://www.workmanscompinsurance.net/laws.html |
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Judy
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It's not optional. If you're an employee they are legally required to provide it, and that paper they ask people to sign is ilegal. Contact your state dept of labor. |
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