Any sole proprietor or partner of a business whose employees are eligible for benefits under this chapter may elect to be included as an employee under the workers’ compensation insurance coverage of such business if he is actively engaged in the operation of the business and if the insurer is notified of his election to be so included. Any such sole proprietor or partner shall, upon such election, be entitled to the employee benefits and be subject to the employee responsibilities prescribed in this chapter.
History. Code 1981, § 34-9-2.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1218, § 1.
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For article, “Workers’ Compensation,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 521 (2001).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 34-9-2. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Generally
§ 34-9-2.1. Exemption of Corporate Officers; Limitation
§ 34-9-2.2. Eligibility of Sole Proprietor or Partner for Workers’ Compensation Insurance
§ 34-9-2.3. Election to Provide Workers’ Compensation Coverage to Farm Laborers
§ 34-9-2.4. Work Based Learning Students Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance
§ 34-9-3. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Public Employees Generally
§ 34-9-4. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Employees of Planning Commissions
§ 34-9-8. Liability of Principal Contractor or Subcontractor for Employee Injuries
§ 34-9-9. Relief From Penalty for Failure or Neglect to Perform Statutory Duty
§ 34-9-10. Relief of Employer From Obligations Under Chapter
§ 34-9-16. Settlement of Questions if Approved Agreement Cannot Be Reached
§ 34-9-17. Grounds for Denial of Compensation; Burden of Proof in Establishing Grounds for Denial
§ 34-9-18. Civil Penalties; Costs of Collection
§ 34-9-19. Penalty for False or Misleading Statements When Obtaining or Denying Benefits
§ 34-9-20. Giving of False Evidence to Board Member
§ 34-9-21. Penalty for Receiving Unentitled to Benefits