Household Employees and Workers' Comp Claims

Interesting trend I'm noticing...

I recently received a call from a homeowner who is being sued after a housekeeper allegedly slipped and was injured while working in the home. The homeowner had no workers' compensation coverage in place. (she wasn't legal and got paid in cash)

What caught my attention is that this is now the third similar call I've received in the last 10-12 weeks.

Is anyone else seeing an increase in these types of claims?

I'm curious whether there has been a recent push by attorneys, advocacy groups, or others educating domestic workers about their rights and potential claims.

For those who work in insurance, legal, risk management, or HR-related fields:

• Are you seeing more household employee injury claims?

• Is this becoming a growing trend?

• What do you think is driving it?

Would love to hear what others are seeing in the marketplace.