Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Frequently …
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides for the payment of compensation, medical care, and vocational rehabilitation services to employees disabled from on the job injuries that occur on the navigable waters of the United States, or in adjoining areas customarily used in the loading, unloading ...
Longshore Program - U.S. Department of Labor
The mission of the Longshore Program is to minimize the impact of land based, maritime employment injuries and deaths on the injured employees and their families by ensuring that workers' compensation benefits are provided promptly and properly under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), Defense Base Act (DBA), Non ...
33 U.S. Code Chapter 18 - LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
§ 948a. Discrimination against employees who bring proceedings; penalties; deposit of payments in special fund; civil actions; entitlement to restoration of employment and compensation, qualifications requirement; liability of employer for penalties and payments; insurance policy exemption from liability § 949. Effect of unconstitutionality
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act - U.S.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions, provide medical benefits, compensation for lost wages, and rehabilitation services to employees who are injured during the course of employment or contract an occupational disease related to employment.
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act - Wikipedia
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 901–950, commonly referred to as the "Longshore Act" or "LHWCA" is federal workers' compensation law/act enacted in 1927. Initially, it mandated coverage to employees injured …
Employment Law Guide - Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation …
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA or Longshore Act) is a workers' compensation program administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). The Act provides for compensation and medical care to employees disabled from injuries that occur on the navigable waters of the United States, or in adjoining areas ...
Mar 16, 2021 · The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) requires that private-sector firms provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees engaged in longshore, harbor, or other maritime occupations on or adjacent to the navigable waters of the United States. 1
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a Federal law that provides benefits to longshoremen, harbor workers, shipyard employees, and other non-seaman marine workers who are hurt, crippled, or develop work-related illnesses while at work on navigable waters or adjoining facilities in the U.S. Workers protected by LHWCA ...
Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Basics - The …
What is the LHWCA? The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act was passed in 1927 to provide compensation to injured longshoremen and other harbor workers who suffered an injury or lost a family member on the job.
Understanding the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Sep 16, 2024 · The Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that protects workers in the maritime industry by providing compensation if they are injured. At Rountree Losee LLP, we are here to help you understand this statute, guide you on how to avoid claims, and help if a claim does arise. Let’s start with the basics of the law.