Bill > HB574

This bill amends Georgia's workers' compensation law to exclude employees who are already covered by the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA is a federal law that provides workers' compensation benefits to maritime workers such as longshoremen, harbor workers, and other maritime employees who are not covered by traditional maritime employees' compensation. By adding a new subsection to the existing state law, the bill ensures that workers who are already protected under the federal LHWCA will not be subject to duplicate workers' compensation coverage under Georgia state law. This change prevents potential redundancy in workers' compensation coverage and clarifies the applicability of compensation protections for maritime workers in Georgia. The bill also includes a standard clause repealing any conflicting laws to ensure the smooth implementation of this specific amendment.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70657