New York Workers Comp – NYSIF Fines Governor Hochul’s Campaign
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) recently sued their own Governor’s campaign committee for a $50K fine. I originally came across this article from a Claims Magazine newsletter covering this New York workers comp situation. No, this is not a politically-based article as none on this website have ever been slanted one way or the other.
Any time that a State Fund, in a rather bold move, is suing their own Governor’s election committee for no New York Workers Comp coverage, it should be covered in a Workers Comp blog such as this one.
All states have a worker maximum before an employer is required to acquire a workers comp policy to cover its employees in case of an on-the-job injury. New York workers comp coverage has no minimum number of employees. Almost all employers are required to carry workers comp coverage no matter the size – even sole proprietors.
Some states allow up to four employees without requiring a workers comp policy in place for that employer. New York starts at one employee including self-proprietors.
From the article –
According to state officials, Hochul’s campaign failed to carry workers’ comp insurance from Dec. 30, 2022, to September 6, 2023 — following her 2022 election victory.
Hochul campaign spokeswoman Jen Goodman responded, “The Hochul campaign became aware of a matter with the Workers’ Compensation Board today and is actively working with the board to resolve any questions.
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The actress Tina Fey faced the same scenario for not providing New York Workers Comp coverage to some of her staff. The 2014 article said that the actress was fined $79,000. Then a few weeks later, an article was published that her staff was likely covered by a policy. You can find that article here.
Governor Hochul’s campaign may have had coverage in place such as Tina Fey did in 2014. I will update this article or write another one when or if any more information is released on this unusual New York workers comp situation.
