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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE -EXEMPT COVERAGE (for Exempted Employers)

Exempted employers are referred to employers prescribed under A.S.C.A. §32.0521 being exempted from workmen's compensation liability. These employers are not required by law to obtain and secure a workers compensation insurance coverage. Nonetheless, exempted employers are still required to file a Certificate of Compliance (Exempt Coverage) in order to certify and verify its exemption status under the American Samoa Workmen's Compensation Act (ASWCA) with the Commission.

The following are considered employers exempted under the ASWCA:​

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  • Minor employers - those regularly employing 2 or fewer employees; and

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  • Any person employing individuals for whom the rule of liability for injuries is provided by the laws of the United States.

Other Requirements when Filing a CEC:

When filing a CEC with the Commission, the employer is required to submit and complete an EC-1 Form.​

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