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Employers

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.

Process for Handling Work Injuries and Illness

Best Practices for Early Return to Work

Insurance Requirements

• 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

Where Do I Purchase Worker's Compensation Insurance?

• Open Marketplace
• Workers Compensation Insurance Carriers
• Worker's Compensation Insurance Pool

Worker's Compensation Insurance Rate Comparisons

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Considerations for Self-Insurance

Frequently Asked questions about the Uninsured Employer Fund

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