In most cases, California businesses are required to carry Workers' Compensation coverage, which pays for medical expenses due to work-related injuries or illnesses.
If you are a sole proprietor in CA and do not have employees, you can still choose to purchase coverage for yourself.
Keep employees informed of Workers' Compensation coverage and provide a brief overview of benefits and what to do if they are injured at work.
California imposes fines of up to $10,000 or jail time of up to one year for businesses that don't carry required Workers' Compensation coverage.