Yes, we would be interested in investigating this. We would check into two areas. First, we would determine if the subcontractor has workers′ compensation insurance. Second, we would investigate its submission of a false or forged certificate of insurance. Submitting a false/forged certificate of workers′ compensation insurance is a class D felony. By avoiding its obligation to provide coverage it is denying its employees workers′ compensation benefits in the event they receive a workplace injury. In addition, it is making it more difficult for employers that obey the law to compete in the market by being able to under bid them on jobs.
