New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Lab - Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chapter Lab 500 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Part Lab 512 - CIVIL PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
Section Lab 512.01 - Application
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) The commissioner may assess civil penalties of up to $2,500.00 against employers and insurance carriers who fail to pay or deny compensation promptly, fail to give the commissioner timely notice of such action, or fail to provide vital information in a timely manner as directed by RSA 281-A:42, RSA 281-A:53, and RSA 273:11-a.
(b) In determining the severity of the civil penalty, the commissioner shall document violations of the carrier or employer and the fine shall be based on the number of violations of the statute and rules prior to the assessment.
(c) If the carrier or employer disputes the assessment, he or she may request a hearing before the commissioner to discuss the matter to consider prior history of compliance with the statute and with the rules and orders of the department.
#2264, eff 1-6-83; ss by #2935, eff 12-27-84; EXPIRED 12-27-90
New. #5041, eff 1-9-91; ss by #5235, eff 9-27-91, EXPIRED: 9-27-97
New. #6631, INTERIM, eff 11-16-97, EXPIRED: 3-16-98
New. #6806, eff 7-18-98); ss by #8682, INTERIM, eff 7-15-06, EXPIRED: 1-11-07
New. #9019, eff 11-1-07; ss by 10038, eff 12-1-11
