Which remedy includes a 10% penalty for unreasonable delay in payment of an award?

• A. 5% penalty
• B. 10% penalty
• C. 15% penalty
• D. 20% penalty

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the penalty for delaying payment of a workers’ compensation award. When an insurer or self‑insured employer unreasonably stalls or delays paying the amount ordered, the law imposes a 10% penalty on the unpaid portion. This penalty is designed to push for timely payments and to compensate the injured worker for the inconvenience and financial impact of the delay. It applies to the amount due under the award and is intended as a deterrent to improper delays. Other potential penalties aren’t the standard remedy here because the statute specifies this 10% figure for unreasonable delays in payment.