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Federal Longshore Workers' Compensation
Laws and Regulations



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The source of the information available through the links below is the state regulations and/or case law in each state. The lists of links below are kept current to the best of our abilities and are normally updated twice per year, however, statutes and case law may change more frequently. For a map of state links that are updated more frequently, click here.

Visit our Intelligence Summary for periodic news about updates to state laws. Consult with your own attorney or corporate counsel to make sure information found on or through this website is current and applicable to your situation.

RULES: Longshore Regulatory Provisions
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Part 701 - General; Administrative Agency
Part 702 - Administration and Procedure

STATUTES: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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901. Short title
902. Definitions
903. Coverage
904. Liability for compensation
905. Exclusiveness of liability
906. Compensation
907. Medical services and supplies
908. Compensation for disability
909. Compensation for death
910. Determination of pay
911. Guardian for minor or incompetent
912. Notice of injury or death
913. Filing of claims
914. Payment of compensation
915. Invalid agreements
916. Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors
917. Compensation a lien against assets
918. Collection of defaulted payments; special fund
919. Procedure in respect of claims
920. Presumptions
§ 921. Review of compensation orders
922. Modification of awards
923. Procedure before deputy commissioner or Board
924. Witnesses
925. Witness fees
926. Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds
927. Powers of deputy commissioners or Board
928. Fees for services
929. Record of injury or death
930. Reports to Secretary
931. Penalty for misrepresentation; prosecution of claims
932. Security for compensation
933. Compensation for injuries where third persons are liable
934. Compensation notice
935. Substitution of carrier for employer
936. Insurance policies
937. Certificate of compliance with this Act
938. Penalty for failure to secure payment of compensation
939. Administration by Secretary
940. Deputy commissioners
941. Safety rules and regulations
942. Annual report
943. [Repealed]
944. Special fund
945--947. [Repealed]
948. Laws inapplicable
§ 948a. Discrimination against employees who bring proceedings; penalties; deposit of payments in special funds; civil actions; entitlement to restoration of employment and compensation, qualifications requirement; liability of employer for penalties and
949. Effect of unconstitutionality
950. Separability provision
951. [Reserved]

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