Q: I am a small business owner and I have franchises business.I don't have any employee, do I need WC insurance?
My franchiser charge me worker compensation insurance on my annual sale income just after sale commissions . I have no employee at all. My franchiser's head office is in Huston, TX but the actual business location is in Pittsburgh, PA.
A: It is possible that this charge is to provide the franchiser with coverage in case you are injured and attempt to pursue a workers' compensation claim against them. You would really have to review your franchise agreement and potentially talk to the franchiser's office to determine why you are being charged that fee.
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