All of the following are penalties for non-compliance with Workers Compensation laws, EXCEPT:

• A. The employer may be charged a $1000 fine, plus $100 for each day of non-compliance
• B. The employer may be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor
• C. The employer's business property may be seized
• D. The employer's business may be closed

Answer: (C)

When a business doesn’t have the required workers’ compensation coverage, the enforcement options focus on ensuring compliance and protecting employees. Civil penalties can be imposed, such as a fine and additional daily penalties for continued noncompliance. There can also be criminal exposure, including a second-degree misdemeanor for willful or repeated violations. Additionally, authorities can require the business to cease operations or be closed until proper coverage is obtained. Seizure of business property, however, is not a standard penalty used for workers’ compensation noncompliance. The enforcement tools center on fines, potential criminal charges, and injunctions or closures, not asset seizures.