Exceptions to the Law

Workers’ compensation is something that many employees often omit from the course of their daily thoughts and responsibilities. For one, nobody wants to imagine that they will be injured on the job. Also, they frequently lack familiarity with the requirements and protections afforded them by South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law, so they assume – sometimes wrongly – that they will be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits should the need ever arise.

To prevent being caught off guard in the event of a workplace injury or illness, we encourage you to take the time to better know your rights and obligations. For help resolving a workers’ compensation claim with an obstinate employer or insurance company, contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800. Our firm has been working on behalf of wronged employees for more than 80 years.

Exclusions

Not all employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and if you happen to be employed by an exempt entity, you will not have access to the same protections and benefits that are available to others. In cases of negligence, you may have grounds for filing a legal action instead, but this would not carry any guarantee of compensation for your work-related injury or illness.

South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law states that the following employees and employers are excluded from the benefits scheme and requirements:

• Casual employees
• Agricultural employees, including salespersons
• Railroad companies and employees
• Federal employees
• State and county fair associations

Contact Us

If you have been injured at work and need to obtain compensation for your injuries, contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800. We can help you to explore your legal rights and options, even if you work for an exempt employer.