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Workers Compensation Enforcement
Insurance Coverage Enforcement
- What documentation is accepted as proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage?
- Is “all states coverage” acceptable to meet Delaware’s requirements?
- What happens if an employer does not maintain proper Workers’ Compensation coverage?
- Which employers are legally required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance in Delaware?
- What types of insurance policies meet Delaware’s Workers’ Compensation requirements?
- Are out-of-state employers required to carry Delaware Workers’ Compensation insurance?
- How must Delaware be listed on an insurance policy to be compliant?
Investigations & Enforcement Actions
- What happens if an employer refuses to provide proof of coverage?
- What is a stop-work order and when is it issued?
- What triggers a Workers’ Compensation enforcement investigation?
- What information does the Enforcement Unit request during an investigation?
- How does an employer lift a stop-work order?
- Can employers be charged additional penalties for multiple violations?
- How does the state verify ongoing compliance?
Penalties, Fines & Employer Responsibilities
- What penalties apply if an employer fails to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance?
- What fines may be issued for late or false injury reporting?
- What are an employer’s legal responsibilities after receiving a violation notice?
- How does an employer appeal an enforcement decision?
- Can criminal charges result from noncompliance with Delaware Workers’ Compensation laws?
- Can an employer fire or retaliate against an employee for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim?