It is required by law for an employer (including exempted employers) to meet full compliance. For an employer to be considered in full compliance, it is mandated to file a compliance certificate with the Commission. A compliance certificate is required to confirm the employer has fully comply in securing a workers compensation coverage as required by law, or to verify the exemption of an employer to acquire a workmen's compensation insurance coverage.

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There are two types of compliance certificates filed before the Commission, and all employers and business owners conducting business in American Samoa are required to file and secure either one of the compliance certificates with the Commission. 

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• FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYERS:

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• FOR EXEMPTED EMPLOYERS:

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​​​RENEWAL & POSTING OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE:

It is fully required for employers to renew its compliance certificate upon expiration. Employers are also required to either post or have on hand the compliance certificate at its place of business at all times and during inspections. (It is also required by law for the employer to post within its place of business its Notice of Workmen's Compensation Coverage Secured as issued by the carrier). If an employer prefers to post the compliance certificate at its business premises, please post the certificate next to the coverage notice.

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FAILURE TO SECURE A COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE:

Failure or violation by the employer to file and secure a compliance certificate with the Commission is considered a Class A Misdemeanor. Failure, neglect, or refusal of the employer to either post or have on hand the filed certificate at its place of business at all times and during inspections is also considered a violation.

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HOW TO FILE A SECURED COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE WITH THE COMMISSION:

For information on how to FILE AND SECURE a compliance certificate with the Commission's Office Click here

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