Can a student undertake work experience for a family member who has no insurance in place?

State Indemnity does not extend to indemnify the negligent acts/omissions of the family members business and they are therefore required to have insurance to cover such risks, to include persons while on work experience. It is expected that host employers have adequate employer’s liability (not required where self-employed) and public liability in place.

If the family member’s business does not have adequate insurance in place to cover potential losses associated with their negligence, the State Claims Agency advise that this work experience does not proceed.