Workers Compensation - Employees, Contractors, and Subcontractors... Who is Covered On Your Policy???

 A quick video explaining the differences between Employees, Contractors and Subcontractors, and who's covered on your workers compensation policy.  (And who's payroll may be picked up at audit!)

Pinnacol - Employees, Independent Contractors, and Subcontractors


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