What the sources say
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Businesses employing three or more employees on a regular basis are generally covered by the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act.
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Corporate officers are counted when determining if a corporation has three or more employees for workers' compensation purposes.
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Corporate officers can specifically exclude themselves from coverage under a workers' compensation policy.
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Employers of one or more employees in activities involving the use or presence of radiation are required to have workers' compensation coverage.
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The North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act is found in Chapter 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
General information from the public sources we cite, not legal or insurance advice. Rules change and depend on your facts: confirm with the agency named in each source.