Asked in Workers' Compensation for Illinois

Q: Should I still be legally working if I have found out that my employer doesnt have Workmans Comp Insurance?

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Timothy J. Deffet
Timothy J. Deffet
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Do you mean should you continue to work? You can check on your employer's insurance status on the IWCC page on insurance at http://www.iwcc.il.gov/insurance.htm. This can answer many questions you have. If you are injured you may still proceed with a case. Whether you want to stay is up to you, that is a personal question. If they are required to have insurance you can report them here also. There are many civil, criminal and other penalties if your employer is required to have insurance and does not. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I have proceeded in Court against employers with no work comp insurance. I am very familiar with the process.

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