Greetings,

I am seeking some clarification on worker’s compensation.

We recently entered into a couple agreements with 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation). These NEC’s do not have worker’s compensation. Does the law require we hire 1099s who possess worker’s compensation insurance? Or do we need to pay them as a W-2 to provide them with our worker’s comp?

I provided the following links

Mass.gov (Worker’s Comp)

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/workers-compensation-insurance-requirements

Independent Contractors

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/independent-contractors

Thank you,

Christopher Donahue

Treasurer

State Police Association of Massachusetts