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New York Workers' Comp Board Issues 1,000th Stop Work Order

Posted on Sep 17, 2008

Less than 14 months after it was granted the authority, the New York State Workers' Compensation Board has issued 1,000 stop work orders to New York businesses that have failed to carry workers' compensation insurance.

"The stop work order is an important component of the 2007 reform effort because it demonstrates New York's commitment to protecting workers," Chairman Zachary S. Weiss said. "The public can expect our Compliance staff to aggressively enforce the law that says businesses in this state must carry insurance to protect its workers. It's the right thing to do."

A total of $7 million in penalties was also levied statewide against those businesses. This includes $5.49 million in penalties to businesses that did not have the mandatory insurance protection for injured workers. There were also $1.57 million in penalties for failing to produce business records that show, for example, number of employees, wages paid, and classification of employees.