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O.C.G.A. § 34-8-274 · Application for amnesty; conditions of participation in program; installment payments; penalties or criminal action.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-275 · Amnesty granted to employers meeting requirements; exceptions.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-276 · Interest on installment agreements.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-277 · Administrative regulations, forms, and instructions; publicizing program.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-278 · Accounting procedures; disposition of collections.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-279 · Collection fees.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-280 · Debt collection services.
O.C.G.A. § 34-8-290 · Work share as alternative to layoffs; program requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-2 · Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Generally.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-2.1 · Exemption of corporate officers; limitation.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-2.2 · Eligibility of sole proprietor or partner for workers’ compensation insurance.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-2.3 · Election to provide workers’ compensation coverage to farm laborers.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-2.4 · Work based learning students covered under workers’ compensation insurance.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-3 · Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Public employees generally.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-4 · Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Employees of planning commissions.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-5 · Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Pilots under contract to State Forestry Commission.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-6 · Retroactive inclusion of state and departments in definition of “employer”; resumption of payments of awards previously discontinued.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-7 · Presumption of applicability of chapter to contracts between employers and employees covered by chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-8 · Liability of principal contractor or subcontractor for employee injuries.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-9 · Relief from penalty for failure or neglect to perform statutory duty.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-10 · Relief of employer from obligations under chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-11 · Exclusivity of rights and remedies granted to employee under chapter; immunity granted to construction design professionals.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-11.1 · Employee’s or survivor’s right of action against person other than employer; subrogation lien of employer; rights of employer or insurer upon failure of employee to bring action; attorney fees; retroactive application.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-12 · Employer’s record of injuries; availability of board records; supplementary report on termination of disability; penalties; routine reports.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-13 · Definitions; persons presumed next of kin; apportionment of payments among partial and total dependents; termination of dependency.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-14 · Provision of substitute systems of compensation; approval by board; grounds and procedure for termination.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-15 · Procedure for settlement between parties generally; approval by board; finality of settlement; lump sum settlements.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-16 · Settlement of questions if approved agreement cannot be reached.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-17 · Grounds for denial of compensation; burden of proof in establishing grounds for denial.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-18 · Civil penalties; costs of collection.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-19 · Penalty for false or misleading statements when obtaining or denying benefits.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-20 · Giving of false evidence to board member.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-21 · Penalty for receiving unentitled to benefits.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-22 · Penalty for receipt of unapproved fees or for solicitation of employment for lawyer or physician.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-23 · Liberal construction of chapter; purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-24 · Fraud and compliance unit; creation and duties; limitation on liability; authority; whistle blower protection.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-25 · Patient self-referral.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-30 · Short title; purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-31 · Notice required as part of television advertisement.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-32 · Penalty for violation of notice requirement; advertiser defined.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-40 · State Board of Workers’ Compensation created; appointment of members; powers and duties of board generally.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-40.1 · [Repealed] Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council; appointment and terms of members; chairman; duties; service without compensation.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-41 · Appointment and term of chairman of board.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-42 · Qualifications and roles of members.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-43 · Oath of office of members.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-44 · Bond of members.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-45 · Removal of members.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-46 · Quorum.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-47 · Trial division and appellate division created; composition; sessions.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-48 · Designation of members as appellate administrative law judges.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-48.1 · Senior administrative law judge of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-49 · Appointment and removal of executive director.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-50 · [Reserved] Appointment of secretary-treasurer; employment of clerical and other assistants; payment of salaries and expenses of members, deputy directors, and assistants.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-51 · Payment by state of traveling expenses of members, administrative law judges, and assistants.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-52 · Officials, personnel, and employees subject to State Personnel Board; compensation of board members and administrative law judges.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-53 · Directors emeritus of board — Eligibility for appointment; procedure for appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-54 · Directors emeritus of board — Term of office; compensation.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-55 · Directors emeritus of board — Duties.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-56 · Directors emeritus of board — Filling of board vacancies caused by appointment of director emeritus.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-57 · Creation of administrative law judge emeritus of board; eligibility for appointment; manner of appointment; compensation.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-58 · Powers and duties of board as to enforcement of chapter generally.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-59 · Adoption of rules of procedure.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-60 · Rule-making and subpoena powers; service and enforcement of subpoenas.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-61 · Publication of blank forms and literature; publication of tabulations of accident reports.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-62 · [Reserved] Limitations on authority of Commissioner of Labor with respect to officers or employees of board.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-63 · Proration of board’s expenses; required annual reports and statements; audit of board; collection of delinquent assessments.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80 · Procedure for giving notice of accident; requirements of written notice; effect of failure to give notice.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-81 · Contents of written notice; manner of delivery.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-81.1 · Board’s duty to provide injured workers with notice of rights, benefits, and obligations.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82 · Limitation period and procedure for filing claims.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-83 · Priority of claims.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-84 · Assignability of claims.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-85 · Claim by guardian or trustee of mental incompetent or minor.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-86 · Applicability of time limits to mental incompetents, minors, and persons proceeding against defunct corporations.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-100 · Filing of claims with board; investigation or mediation; hearing; dismissal of stale claims.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-101 · Appointment of physician to examine injured employee; payment of fee and expenses of examining physician.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-102 · Hearing before administrative law judge.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-103 · Appeal of decision; remand; reconsideration, amendment, or revision of award.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-104 · Modification of award or order contained in prior decision in event of change in condition.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-105 · [Effective until July 1, 2023. See note.] When award deemed final; appeal to superior court; grounds for setting aside decisions; appeal to Court of Appeals.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-105 · [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] When award deemed final; appeal to superior court; grounds for setting aside decisions; appeal to Court of Appeals.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-106 · Entry and execution of judgment on settlement agreement, final order or decision, or award; modification and revocation of orders and decrees.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-107 · Interest payable on final award of board in the event of appeal.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-108 · Approval of attorney’s fees by board; assessment of fees against the offending party; restrictions on attorney advertisement and division of fees; payment of fees or expenses.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-120 · Employer’s duty to insure payment of compensation.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-121 · Duty of employer to insure in licensed company or association or to deposit security, indemnity, or bond as self-insurer; application to out-of-state employers; membership in mutual insurance company.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-122 · Type of insurance policy to be issued; promulgation of rules and regulations when accident prevention and safety engineering are questioned.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-122.1 · Workers’ compensation health benefits pilot projects.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-123 · Policy provisions regarding effect of notice or knowledge by insured employer as to occurrence of injury.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-124 · Policy or contract of insurance to contain agreement of insurer to pay compensation; payment of compensation when employer or employee exempt from provisions of chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-124.1 · Optional deductibles to be offered by insurers.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-124.2 · Restrictions on requirements requiring recipients of benefits to utilize out-of-state mail order pharmacy services.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-125 · Insurance policies subject to chapter; approval of policy or contract forms by board; exceptions.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-126 · Filing by employer of evidence of compliance with insurance requirements; assessment of attorney’s fees and increased compensation against employer who fails to file.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-127 · Issuance by board of certificate of self-insurance; review; revocation.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-128 · Inspection of place of employment and injury records; penalty for noncompliance.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-129 · Furnishing of bond by insurance companies doing workers’ compensation business in state; bringing of actions upon bond; posting of security in lieu of bond.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-130 · Authority of Commissioner of Insurance to investigate rates; assistance by board in investigations.
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-130.1 · Policies or contracts of insurance against liability for compensation under this chapter.