West v. Hedger

MILLIKEN, Judge.

This appeal involves the construction of conflicting provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. One section excepts agriculture from coverage under the Act unless the agricultural employer and his agricultural employees jointly apply for coverage. When an agricultural employer accepts the Act unilaterally, is he protected by Workmen’s Compensation coverage when his employees have not joined in applying for coverage or signified their acceptance of the Act? Is an injured agricultural employee entitled to a Workmen’s Compensation award in such a situation?

Kelly Hedger, 67…