Re: Florida WC Law

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1) Yes, yes
2) He's screwed
3) Maybe
4) That's up to you

On 7/30/05, Mike C. wrote:
> My son works for a small construction company in Florida
> that does everything under the table (no SS.WC, etc). This
> seems to be very common in Florida. I have several
> questions: 1) Is that against the law, both state and
> federal? 2) What would happen if he were serously
> injured? 3) If his employer as a subcontractor is unable
> to pay for injuries, is it possible to go after the
> contractor or homeowner for real damages? 4) Should I
> insist to my son that he quit this employer (whom he
> actually very much enjoys working-for)?
>
> Mike C.