Monthly Archives: May 2026

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  2026 Guide to Workers’ Compensation Exemptions in North Carolina

  Posted on May 20, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' Compensation

  Not every worker in North Carolina is automatically covered by workers’ compensation laws. Certain agricultural workers, domestic employees, independent contractors, and employees of very small businesses may fall outside mandatory coverage requirements under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.  However, exemptions are not always straightforward, and some workers who are told they are “not covered” […]

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  How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in North Carolina

  Posted on May 19, 2026 by Joseph Bowman in NC Workers' Compensation

  To file a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina, an injured worker must report the injury to their employer within 30 days and file Form 18 with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The process includes seeking authorized medical treatment, documenting the injury, and following deadlines. Benefits may include medical coverage and wage loss replacement. Mistakes […]

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