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include individuals like the one injured under the protection of the Workers’ Compensation Act.

Therefore, if you have been injured on the job, factors other than your legal status will determine whether you are entitled to benefits. For example, in order for an employer to be required to have workers’ compensation insurance, that employer must employ three or more full time employees. If you are an agricultural worker, your employer must employ 10 or more full-time non-seasonal workers to require coverage. If you still have questions as to whether you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, you can contact an attorney who handles these cases or the North Carolina Bar Association.