Independent Contractor Status

[Kelvin green]

Rick

you definitely can be independent contractor and still be covered by worker's comp. Dont let it confuse you. Rut is right, alot of the independent contractor stuff is IRS rules.

A lot of companies would love to call employees contractors because they would not have to with hold, would not have to pay UI, if they dont withhold they dont pay the employer's share of FICA, etc.

Go with the flow, They may be using the worker's comp to cover and indemnify themselves. Worker's comp generally is "no fault", and sometimes if worker's comp pays it bars some litigation..... You may recover for injuries and time off work, but it may bar some negligence claims etc... I am not sure since I am not an attorney either..

If you have questions I'd find a Nevada attorney who can help explain.