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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign was fined $1,500 by the state last year for failing to obtain workers’ compensation coverage, The Post has learned.

All employers are required under New York’s disability law to buy insurance to cover disability benefits for employees.

“The employer did not have the required workers’ compensation coverage from March 31, 2018, to April 30, 2018, and was issued a final penalty of $1,500, which was paid,” said Workers Compensation Board spokeswoman Melissa Stewart.

“This coverage is vital to ensuring workers are protected for on-the-job injuries.”

The law says employers can deduct up to 60 cents per week from each worker’s paycheck to help cover the cost.

“Every covered employer bears the cost of providing benefits in excess of the contributions collected from employees,” the agency said.

A spokesman for Ocasio-Cortez said he’s looking into the matter.

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