LAW FIRMS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons
The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $154,700 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.
This classification applies to licensed attorneys and law firms that provide legal services to clients on a fee or pro bono basis, including but not limited to supplying legal advice and representation in civil and criminal litigation, administrative hearings, personal and business transactions and other legal matters.
The operations performed by legal staff who are not employed by a law firm shall be assigned to the standard classification assignable to the employer or to the applicable Standard Exception classification.
Employers providing legal support services to attorneys and law firms on a fee basis, including but not limited to process serving summonses, complaints and subpoenas, preparing or filing court documents and reproducing documents shall be classified as 8821, Law Firm Support Services.
| Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology:
LAW FIRMS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $149,500 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period. Footnote:
This classification applies to licensed attorneys and law firms that provide legal services to clients on a fee or pro bono basis, including but not limited to supplying legal advice and representation in civil and criminal litigation, administrative hearings, personal and business transactions and other legal matters. The operations performed by legal staff who are not employed by a law firm shall be assigned to the standard classification assignable to the employer or to the applicable Standard Exception classification. Employers providing legal support services to attorneys and law firms on a fee basis, including but not limited to process serving summonses, complaints and subpoenas, preparing or filing court documents and reproducing documents shall be classified as 8821, Law Firm Support Services. | 9/1/2022 |
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