MSF Reminds Employers to Get Certificate

Montana State Fund is reminding employers to obtain proper documentation from independent contractors.Montana law, the company says in an advisory, requires employers to get an Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry or proof or workers’ compensation insurance from independent contractors.Carl Kochman, communications team leader for the insurer, emphasized it is up to the employer to ensure the independent contractor has the correct documentation.“If the IC fails to get the exemption or workers’ compensation insurance, ...