Penalty Inflation! DOL Increases Penalties for Late Reporting

The Department of Labor has increased the maximum amount of penalties for late reporting of an injury and of the final payment of compensation, as well as for discrimination under Section 49.  Under the new schedule, a seventh late report of injury results in a maximum penalty of up to $22,587.  A first late report of injury generally should result in a fine of $500, absent special circumstances.  The industry notice about the increased fines may be read here.