Schwarzenegger signs bill

Last Monday, the governor signed a bill that will officially penalize uninsured employers.  The DIR just collected data showing that 12% of California employers are uninsured, and the hope is with the increase in penalty costs, employers will more likely get worker’s comp insurance. The penalty will now be up $1,500 per uninsured employee instead of the $1,000 before.  This will add another $2.2 million to penalties collected.