TX Determined Adjusted Gross Annual Payroll Requirements For Seasonal Workers

Houston, TX (CompNewsNetwork) - The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation has determined, pursuant to the authority and direction given under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (Texas Labor Code, Section 406.162), the adjusted annual payroll requirement of an employer for the coverage of seasonal workers is $49,127. This gross payroll amount will be used in calendar year 2010 to apply against an agricultural employer's year 2009 gross payroll, and to determine whether a farm or ranch worker is covered by workers' compensation.