Class code 8810 is commonly associated with clerical office employees in workers’ compensation classification systems. The key issue is usually not the employee’s title, but whether the duties are truly clerical and separated from the business’s operational work.
iClass-code wording and rules can vary by state, and a familiar code number should not be assumed to apply to every employer or jurisdiction. Use this as a research starting point and confirm the final classification with the insurer, licensed agent or applicable rating authority.
What workers’ comp class code 8810 generally means
Code 8810 is widely used for clerical office work, but the exact phraseology and eligibility rules depend on the jurisdiction. In California, WCIRB describes 8810 as Clerical Office Employees and treats it as a Standard Exception classification.
When 8810 can be a fit
A typical 8810 situation involves employees whose work is confined to office activities such as bookkeeping, records, correspondence, scheduling or general administrative support. The work environment and separation from operational hazards matter, not just whether someone sits at a desk for part of the day.
When 8810 may not apply
Supervisors, production staff, field employees and people who split time between clerical work and operational duties may need another classification. Some industry classifications also specifically include clerical employees, which can prevent a separate 8810 assignment.
Why 8810 gets searched so often
8810 is one of the most familiar workers’ compensation codes, so business owners often search it when trying to classify office staff. It is also frequently reclassified when employers use it too broadly. A business should confirm that the employee duties and the state’s rules actually support 8810.
State differences matter
Do not assume 8810 is the office code everywhere. For example, the 10 Second Quotes Delaware and Pennsylvania datasets use code 0953 for the broad office/clerical calculator category, while California, Florida, New York, Wisconsin, New Jersey and North Carolina use 8810 in the current calculator mappings.
Official resources
For California, see the WCIRB Standard Exceptions guide. NCCI also discusses Code 8810 in its classification research. These sources explain why the final classification depends on the actual operation and applicable rules.
Class code 8810 FAQ
Is 8810 always the correct code for an office employee?
No. The employee must meet the rules for the applicable jurisdiction, and some industry classifications include clerical work rather than allowing it to be separated into 8810.
Can a supervisor be classed as 8810?
Not merely because the supervisor spends time in an office. Supervisory duties tied to the operating business can require the business’s operational classification.
Is 8810 the same in every state?
No. Classification systems and code mappings vary by state. Confirm the rule and code used where the employee works.