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Utah Code Title 34A. Utah Labor Code WY ST § 34A-3-205. Determining employers of first responders--Volunteer first responders--Workers' compensation premiums

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) For purposes of receiving workers' compensation benefits, a first responder performing the services of a first responder is considered an employee of an entity for whom the first responder provides those services.

(2)(a) A first responder who only performs the services of a first responder for minimal or no compensation or on a volunteer basis receives an amount of workers' compensation:

(i) calculated in accordance with Section 34A-2-409; and

(ii)(A) based on the first responder's primary employment, if the first responder is primarily employed other than as a first responder; or

(B) based on the Utah minimum wage, if the first responder has no employment other than as a first responder.

(b) An entity for whom a first responder provides first responder services for minimal or no compensation or on a volunteer basis shall:

(i) pay any excess premium necessary for workers' compensation, if the first responder is primarily employed other than as a first responder; and

(ii) pay any premium necessary for workers' compensation, if the first responder has no employment other than as a first responder.

(3) A first responder is not precluded from utilizing insurance a primary employer provides, or any other insurance benefits, in addition to workers' compensation benefits.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 34A. Utah Labor Code WY ST § 34A-3-205. Determining employers of first responders--Volunteer first responders--Workers' compensation premiums - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-34a-utah-labor-code/wy-st-sect-34a-3-205/

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