Contractor Using Dads License - General DIY Discussions - Page 2

DL's husband · 02-23-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sixeightten

How can any state allow an employee to work without WC coverage?

I'm hoping that's a rhetorical question...

Additionally, I just checked my state's laws. They now require worker's compensation for 3 or more employees.
http://www.workcomp.virginia.gov/vwc...6b/form61a.pdf

sixeightten · 02-23-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DL's husband

Sorry for the bad info.

I was thinking about Virginia's worker's comp laws - only required if 5 or more employees. Four or less is an automatic waiver.

I checked California's law and see why you are focusing on that insurance since he wasn't supposed to be licensed or working without that insurance.

I was referring to this comment

**TheEplumber** · 02-23-2014, 07:26 PM

I don't understand what WC has to do with a door warranty....

Sounds like you need to have a meeting with the dad, son and yourself and find a remedy.

DL's husband · 02-23-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sixeightten

I was referring to this comment

That's the way the laws are written here (Virginia).

sixeightten · 02-23-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DL's husband

That's the way the laws are written here (Virginia).

So, what happens when an uncovered employee gets hurt? Who pays for that?

DL's husband · 02-23-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sixeightten

So, what happens when an uncovered employee gets hurt? Who pays for that?

The property owner.

Lesson for everyone - prior to any money changing hands or work starting, get a copy of their license, insurance, references, and a detailed schedule of what is to be done.

sixeightten · 02-23-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DL's husband

The property owner.

Lesson for everyone - prior to any money changing hands or work starting, get a copy of their license, insurance, references, and a detailed schedule of what is to be done.

Wow, must be lawyer heaven in Virginia.

consumer · 02-23-2014, 08:17 PM

The door has nothing to do with workers comp - nothing! I was only making a side comment that in California if you are the sole owner and do not have employees - you are exempt from workers comp. Clearly the son is involved in the business but not listed as employee to get around not having the workers comp. If son is then operating as Independent Contractor he cannot utilize his dads license - he has to have one.....the end!

rusty baker · 02-23-2014, 08:27 PM

I wish sole owners were exempt in Missouri. I can be forced to pay for WC even when I have no employees, so it covers no one. And some places force you to have it or you can't bid. Just a scam from the state.

DL's husband · 02-23-2014, 08:28 PM

Point taken and understood.

Sorry for clobbering up your post.

**TheEplumber** · 02-23-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by consumer

The door has nothing to do with workers comp - nothing! I was only making a side comment that in California if you are the sole owner and do not have employees - you are exempt from workers comp. Clearly the son is involved in the business but not listed as employee to get around not having the workers comp. If son is then operating as Independent Contractor he cannot utilize his dads license - he has to have one.....the end!

Agreed, as sole prop. i don't need wc on myself.
Now, I suggest you meet with father and son and get the door resolved. If things get nasty, then you might play the license card however you see fit....

Since this is a do-it-yourself site, we'll gladly walk you through selecting and hanging a door but we can't resolve your legal matters. That's up to you, your attorney and the "contractor"

jomama45 · 02-24-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TheEplumber

Since this is a do-it-yourself site, we'll gladly walk you through selecting and hanging a door but we can't resolve your legal matters. That's up to you, your attorney and the "contractor"

Bravo.

You can slowly see this place transforming from a DIY home repair site to "how do I sue my contractor".....

As a contractor, I can say it's starting to get old. I've always been willing to share my hard-earned, first hand knowledge (that certainly didn't come free to ME) with folks here that were willing to actually put some kind of effort in. Not nearly as willing anymore if this place continues to go in this direction...........

ron45 · 02-25-2014, 01:42 AM

Rusty baker...

You may want to look into an LLC license.?

Sorry, new here. I thought this would show up under your post.

rusty baker · 02-25-2014, 07:43 AM

Even with LLC, I can be forced to buy comp. for no one. Always work by myself.

02-23-2014, 07:26 PM	#18
TheEplumber Plumber Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Idaho Posts: 11,178 Rewards Points: 856 View TheEplumber's Album	I don't understand what WC has to do with a door warranty.... Sounds like you need to have a meeting with the dad, son and yourself and find a remedy. __________________ When posting in forums, letting us know your location will help others give better feedback/advice/solutions to your questions

02-23-2014, 08:27 PM	#24
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 6,454 Rewards Points: 2,064 View rusty baker's Album	I wish sole owners were exempt in Missouri. I can be forced to pay for WC even when I have no employees, so it covers no one. And some places force you to have it or you can't bid. Just a scam from the state. __________________ The ads in my post are there without my permission. I do not endorse any of the products. Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

02-25-2014, 07:43 AM	#29
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 6,454 Rewards Points: 2,064 View rusty baker's Album	Even with LLC, I can be forced to buy comp. for no one. Always work by myself. __________________ The ads in my post are there without my permission. I do not endorse any of the products. Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

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02-23-2014, 08:17 PM	#23
consumer Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 6 Rewards Points: 10 View consumer's Album	The door has nothing to do with workers comp - nothing! I was only making a side comment that in California if you are the sole owner and do not have employees - you are exempt from workers comp. Clearly the son is involved in the business but not listed as employee to get around not having the workers comp. If son is then operating as Independent Contractor he cannot utilize his dads license - he has to have one.....the end!

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DL's husband Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 73 Rewards Points: 75 View DL's husband's Album	Point taken and understood. Sorry for clobbering up your post.

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ron45 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 4,821 Rewards Points: 4,796 View ron45's Album	Rusty baker... You may want to look into an LLC license.? Sorry, new here. I thought this would show up under your post.

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