Do you have to be working get workers compensation in North Carolina?

In general, to be eligible for workers' compensation benefits in North Carolina, you must be an employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness. This means that you must be working at the time of the injury or illness, and the injury or illness must have arisen out of and in the course of your employment.

However, there are some exceptions to this general rule. For example, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits even if you were not working at the time of the injury or illness if:

* You were injured while traveling for work.

* You were injured while performing a work-related task off the employer's premises.

* You were injured while working for a temporary staffing agency.

* You were injured while working as an independent contractor if you meet certain criteria.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits, you should contact the North Carolina Industrial Commission for assistance.