Which of the following is NOT considered an Employer under LC 3300?

• A. State Agencies
• B. A Bowling Team Sponsor Acting Solely As Sponsor
• C. Public Agencies
• D. A Private Individual Who Sponsors A Charity Event

Answer: (B)

Under California workers’ compensation rules, an employer is any person or entity that employs workers in California or has a workplace there and must provide coverage. Government entities like state agencies and public agencies clearly fit this, because they hire employees and operate workplaces in the state. A private individual who sponsors a charity event isn’t automatically an employer because sponsorship alone doesn’t create an employer–employee relationship unless they actually hire people to work. The bowling team sponsor acting solely as sponsor falls into the category of not employing anyone; there’s no employment relationship, so they aren’t considered an employer under LC 3300.