Workmen's compensation for real estate salesmen/brokers (independent contractors)?

[Dale Watkins]

Cannot find out
if employer must provide work comp for salesmen and brokers in a real estate office?? Thanks.

[Burke]

Workmen's Compensation laws are enacted by states and can vary. You need to check your state's laws. Generally, WC is for employees. Most real estate salesmen and brokers are independent contractors and not considered employees.