Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Learn what it is and how to get it.
Workers’ Compensation Information for Employers
Access detailed information and helpful resources for employers regarding Workers’ Compensation.
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Workers’ Compensation What You Need to Know
Coverage Requirements
Find out who is required to obtain coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Law.
Learn More about Workers’ Compensation Coverage Requirements
Identifying an Independent Contractor
Determine if an individual is an independent contractor or an employee under the Law.
Business Permits/Licenses/Contracts
Get coverage requirements for businesses seeking permits, licenses or contracts from municipal or State entities.
Learn More about Government Issued Business Permits, Licenses and Contracts
Out-of-State Employers
View insurance coverage requirements for out-of-state employers who have workers in New York State.
Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities
Understanding your rights as an employer as well as your responsibilities to your employees.
Workplace Injuries
Understand the employer’s role and responsibilities when an employee is injured.
ILDBF
View information for how to obtain workers’ compensation coverage through the Independent Livery Driver Benefit Fund.
Advocate for Business Anthony Tomaselli
The Advocate for Business offers educational presentations on topics important to business, such as an employer’s responsibilities and insurance requirements, as well as reducing premiums and penalties.
Who Does What Players in the System
Learn about the different roles the Board, other NY state agencies, and insurers play in the workers’ compensation system.