Coverage for Farm Workers: Optional
Limitations: Employer may elect to become subject to workers' compensation law. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 342.660(1) (2011)
Statute: Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 342.650(5) (2011)
Coverage for Undocumented Workers: Yes
Case Law: (w/ caveat that "alien" is not mentioned in statute) - Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 342.640(1) (2011) (definition of "employee" includes "[e]very person . . . whether lawfully or unlawfully employed").
Benefits Available for Undocumented Workers: Undocumented worker awarded partial disability. Abel Verdon Const. v. Rivera, 348 S.W.3d 749 (ALJs award of partial disability to claimant confirmed by Court of Appeals).