I worked as a subcontractor, and had money deducted for workers compensation coverage by the general contractor; can they do that?
Yes, but only if it is provided for in the contract they have with you, or otherwise explicitly provided. General contractors have legitimate concerns about whether you have WC insurance since they can be found liable for claims against them by a subcontractor or their employees. Therefore, you may find that the general contractor requires you to provide proof of coverage, or that you agree to come under their workers’ comp policy with such costs passed on to you.
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