Court Says Employer Can't Have Assessment Order Set Aside

A New York appellate court ruled that an employer subject to an assessment for failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance could not petition a trial judge to set aside the order to pay up. Case: Workers’ Compensation Board v. Williams Auto Parts Inc., No. 529152, 10/01/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Joseph Williams is the president and sole equity holder in Williams Auto Parts Inc. The Workers’ Compensation Board imposed a $34,500 penalty on Williams and his business for failing to maintain workers' compensation coverage between Aug. 11, 201...