DOL Corrects Form Title for Harbor Worker Funeral Claims
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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Summary
The Department of Labor fixed a small mistake in a June 9 notice about the paperwork for funeral expenses under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This correction clears up the title of the form but doesn’t change any rules, costs, or deadlines. Workers and employers dealing with funeral claims can keep using the same process without worry.
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