[CLC-Discussion] Back charge for failure to maintain work comp insurance?

[Fred Dudley]

This a great  question, Jared, and one for which we need to seek clarification. I’m working on it now with the WC attorney’s I work with on Stop Work Orders and Penalty Assessments, but failure to have required WC coverage is a crime in Florida.

Fred R. Dudley, Partner
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From: clc-discussion-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:clc-discussion-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Smith, Jared
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 4:29 PM
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Subject: [CLC-Discussion] Back charge for failure to maintain work comp insurance?

Can a subcontractor withhold full payment from a subsub that failed to maintain work comp insurance? (in the past, the subcontractor has been audited by its comp carrier and required to pay additional premium for any subsubs that did not have required coverage—significant dollar amounts).  No written contract exists, so for now am making arguments based on custom and industry standard.  Any guidance or discussion appreciated.



Jared E. Smith
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