More information
- Website - Division of Worker's Compensation
- Email - Bureau of Insurance
For Employers
Worker's Compensation, how it works
Wisconsin Employers that meet specific requirements are required to carry Worker's Compensation insurance unless they qualify for Self-Insured status. Employers receive the assurance they will not be sued for damages, medical care and lost wages if their employees get injured while working.
If employees get hurt on the job, employers can direct them to their insurance company's worker's compensation system for quality medical and prompt payment of benefits and an early return to work.
Insurance Requirements by type of business:
- Covered Employers
- Farmers
- Corporations and Corporate Officers
- Volunteer Information
- Sole Proprietors, Partners and Members of Limited Liability Companies
- Independent Contractors
- Real Estate Agents
- Out of State Employers
- Domestic Servants & Home-Care Providers
Employer Publications (PDF format):
- Employee Coverage Under Exceptions
- Worker's Compensation Requirement Q & A
- WC Insurance Policy Filing
- WC Insurance Requirements
- Leasing Companies
- Employer Withdrawal Provisions
- Withholding Money for Premiums is Illegal
Purchasing Insurance:
- How do I buy Worker's Compensation Insurance? - Open Marketplace
- Wisconsin Office of the Commissioer of Insurance - Workers Compensation Insurance Carriers
- Worker's Compensation Insurance Pool