Boat Insurance Hawaii
Officials of the snorkel boats in Hawaii fall under the Jones Act?
Our boss refuses to provide us with health insurance, although Hawaii law state requires companies to provide it to employess working at least 20 hours per week. He says that we fall under the Jones Act. Is this correct? Thanks for your response! Everyone knows that health insurance is expensive (it's $ 500/month for me and my husband). In addition, we need to be covered, no matter where we are – both on and off the Boat. If the law applies to us, it would be great to qualify. He many other charter companies provide the same safe harbor healh – in a sector with few employee benefits, this can not be due to anything but the law! I asked another charter boat owner who says the boats have to provide insurance, but I wanted to research a little more so I know my rights. Thanks! Moreover, the Jones Act covers seapeople who spend 30% of their time at sea. All of us work 28-44 hours per week.
It can be, although I see no Hawaii case law on the subject. In any case, if he is, this is a good thing for you. In most cases, the employer provided health care requires the employee to pay part of the award, and pay a copayment when making a claim. Under the Jones Act, however, the employer is fully responsible for the medical treatment of a seaman during his service to the ship. "During the course of their service" has been interpreted to cover the entire time you are on the team. If your boss thinks he is avoiding costs by not signing him for insurance, he is a fool. While thus he can not be responsible for covering purely "preventive" care – such as vaccination – you get sick, he must pay all of your doctors. Richard costs if
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