State Warns Contractors Helping With Irma Cleanup About Work Comp Coverage

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis' office reasoned that in the wake of Hurricane Irma, contractors coming to Florida to assist in cleanup efforts may be unfamiliar with the state's workers' compensation coverage requirements. So the office has issued a bulletin this month to alert contractors to the requirements. The bulletin contains advice for incoming contractors, such as: Purchase a workers' compensation insurance policy from a Florida-licensed insurer. If you already have a workers' compensation policy, call your insurance agent and ask to add Florid...