Employers are required by law to have worker’s compensation insurance. Failure to have coverage is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and or up to one year in jail. The state issues penalties up to $100,000 against illegally uninsured employers.

You can contact the information and assistance officer at the DWC office for assistance. The San Diego Office can be reached at (619) 767-2082.

You can file your claim for benefits with the states Uninsured Employers’ Benefit Trust Fund (UEBTF).  This is a special unit that may pay benefits to injured workers who get hurt working for an illegally uninsured employer.