Workers Comp Class Code 9082 — Restaurant — Full Service (Waitstaff & Kitchen)
Florida NCCI Workers Comp Classification
FL NCCI Rate
$1.16
per $100 of payroll
Same-Day COI
Available
through PEO program
For code 9082, a worker earning $800/week costs just $9.28/week in workers comp through our PEO program.
FL NCCI Rate
$1.16/$100
per $100 payroll
Risk Level
Low
NCCI classification
Same-Day COI
Available
through PEO program
Approval Time
24–48 hrs
most industries
What Is Workers Comp Class Code 9082?
NCCI class code 9082 covers Restaurant — Full Service (Waitstaff & Kitchen) in Florida. This classification is used by workers' compensation carriers to determine premium rates based on the relative injury risk of workers in this occupation. The Florida NCCI rate for code 9082 is $1.16 per $100 of payroll, placing it in the low-risk tier.
Covers all employees in a full-service restaurant — cooks, servers, dishwashers, hosts, bartenders, and bussers. Wet floors, hot equipment, and sharp knives make restaurants one of the most injury-prone workplaces. This is the standard code for sit-down restaurants in Florida.
Code 9082 is a non-construction classification. Florida requires workers' compensation for non-construction employers with 4 or more employees, though coverage is strongly recommended for businesses of any size to protect against catastrophic injury costs.
What Does This Rate Mean in Real Dollars?
At $2.14 per $100, a restaurant worker earning $550/week costs about $11.77/week in workers comp. For a restaurant with 10 employees averaging $500/week, that's roughly $107/week total. This is a relatively affordable code — but slip-and-fall and burn claims add up quickly in a busy kitchen.
Rate History — Code 9082
5-Year Rate Trend
Code 9082 — Florida NCCI rates
Source: Florida NCCI rate filings 2020–2024
Florida NCCI rates for code 9082 have decreased from $2.65 to $2.14 over the past 5 years — a positive trend for employers.
Why PEO Makes Sense for Code 9082
No deposit. No audit. Same-day COI.
Restaurants have high employee turnover — you might hire 3 new servers this week and lose 2 next week. PEO handles all of it automatically. New hires are covered from their first shift. Terminated employees are removed from your payroll automatically. No paperwork, no policy changes, no gaps in coverage.
No Deposit
Pay as you go each week
No Audit
Premium based on actual payroll
Same-Day COI
Instant certificate issuance
📋 Real-World Example
A family restaurant in Hillsborough County has 12 employees. A cook slips on a greasy kitchen floor and breaks his wrist. Workers comp covers the ER visit, surgery, and 6 weeks of lost wages. Without coverage, the restaurant owner would have paid $28,000 out of pocket and potentially faced a lawsuit.
Common Job Titles Under Code 9082
Top Workers Comp Risks for Code 9082
The NCCI rate for this classification reflects the frequency and severity of workers' compensation claims historically filed by workers in this occupation. The primary risks include:
Florida Workers Comp Requirements for Code 9082
Florida Statute Chapter 440 governs workers' compensation requirements. For non-construction employers classified under code 9082, coverage is required when you have 4 or more employees. However, even with fewer than 4 employees, a serious workplace injury could result in significant personal liability.
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation conducts random job site inspections and can issue an immediate stop-work order if coverage is not current. The penalty is equal to twice the amount of premium that should have been paid, plus $1,000 per day per employee while uninsured.
Frequently Asked Questions — Code 9082
What is the workers comp rate for class code 9082 in Florida?
The Florida NCCI rate for class code 9082 (Restaurant — Full Service (Waitstaff & Kitchen)) is $1.16 per $100 of payroll. For a business with $150,000 in annual payroll, the estimated annual workers comp cost is $1,740.
Can I get same-day workers comp coverage for class code 9082?
Yes. Through Comp Ninjas's PEO program, most businesses classified under code 9082 can be approved and receive a Certificate of Insurance (COI) within 24–48 hours. Same-day COI issuance is available in most cases once your application is complete.
Is class code 9082 considered high-risk in Florida?
Code 9082 is classified as low-risk based on its NCCI rate of $1.16 per $100 of payroll. This is a low-risk classification that most carriers will cover at competitive rates.
What is the difference between a PEO and a traditional workers comp policy for code 9082?
A traditional policy for code 9082 requires an upfront deposit (typically 25–35% of annual premium), a year-end audit, and a minimum payroll requirement. Our PEO pay-as-you-go program calculates premium on actual payroll each cycle — no deposit, no audit, no minimum. For a business with $150,000 in annual payroll under code 9082, the annual cost would be approximately $1,740.
How do I switch to a PEO program if I already have a workers comp policy for code 9082?
You can switch at any time — you don't need to wait for your current policy to expire. We handle the transition and coordinate with your current carrier to avoid any coverage gaps. Most clients are enrolled and covered within 24–48 hours of submitting their application.
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