Question for Maintenance Contractors - Workers Comp?

[Fox 3]

I was wondering what workers comp costs for maintenance guys doing contract work, anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks!
~FOX~

[If it's got wings]

I was checking the other day and I think it is based on total revenues, in Alberta it appears to be $1.19 per $100 of revenue. Hope that helps.

[Conquest Driver]

Hi,

I see you're in Alberta. If that's the case I believe that WCB coverage is optional for company directors.

So the first question to ask is, "are you a Director"?

The second issue is that any large operator who you work for may very well require WCB coverage as a conditon of you working contract for them. If the operator hasn't required it, you have an Alberta corporation and you're a director; you may wish to check with your Lawyer.

[Fox 3]

Hey guys, thanks very much for the replies.

If it's got wings, do you happen to have a link you could share?

Conquest Driver, I don't think I'm a director but I don't know what the definition really is.

I'm just a freelance maintenance contractor and wanted to see if 1) I have to have WCB coverage seeing as it's my ass I'm risking and 2) how much it would be if I did want/have to have it.

I appreciate the help

~FOX~