Employer Compliance

The Employer Compliance Bureau is responsible for ensuring that employers conducting business within New Mexico are compliant with the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act and maintaining sufficient workers’ compensation insurance for their employees.

The Employer Compliance Bureau also is tasked with educating businesses, insurance industry professionals, employees and the public on the requirements of New Mexico Workers’ Compensation laws and requirements.

 Who Needs Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

• Contractors engaged in contracting or licensed under the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act. (Chapter 60, Article 13 NMSA 1978)

• Any business registered as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or incorporated. (Some exceptions may apply, contact the Employer Compliance Bureau for additional information).

• Businesses that employ three (3) or more employees.