Employers in More Than One Industry

December 31, 2005 - June 30, 2008

AS-25

General Information

Some employers work in more than one line of business. In these situations, it must be determined whether all of the employers businesses will be assigned to one industry classification, or whether separate classifications are justified. The purpose of this policy is to assist in determining the circumstances in which the employer must be assigned to more than one industry classification. The intent of this policy is to support an industry classification system that provides for fair and equitable assessment rates.

This policy will not apply to a casual worker, defined in section 4(1)(a) of the Act to be "a person employed on a casual basis, otherwise than for the purposes of the employer's industry". Further information is included within Policy AS-18, Optional Coverage, regarding coverage of these casual workers on the application of an employer.

Prevention

Some employers work in more than one line of business. In these situations, it must be determined whether all of the employers businesses will be assigned to one industry classification, or whether separate classifications are justified. The purpose of this policy is to assist in determining the circumstances in which the employer must be assigned to more than one industry classification. The intent of this policy is to support an industry classification system that provides for fair and equitable assessment rates.

This policy will not apply to a casual worker, defined in section 4(1)(a) of the Act to be "a person employed on a casual basis, otherwise than for the purposes of the employer's industry". Further information is included within Policy AS-18, Optional Coverage, regarding coverage of these casual workers on the application of an employer.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assessments

Application

Some employers work in more than one line of business. In these situations, it must be determined whether all of the employers businesses will be assigned to one industry classification, or whether separate classifications are justified. The purpose of this policy is to assist in determining the circumstances in which the employer must be assigned to more than one industry classification. The intent of this policy is to support an industry classification system that provides for fair and equitable assessment rates.

This policy will not apply to a casual worker, defined in section 4(1)(a) of the Act to be "a person employed on a casual basis, otherwise than for the purposes of the employer's industry". Further information is included within Policy AS-18, Optional Coverage, regarding coverage of these casual workers on the application of an employer.