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O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Board’’ means the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. (2) ‘‘Employee’’ means every person in the service of another under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or implied, except a person whose employment is not in the usual co…
O.C.G.A. § 34-9-10 Relief of employer from obligations under chapter
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No contract or agreement, written, oral, or implied, nor any rule, regulation, or other device shall in any manner operate to relieve any employer in whole or in part from any obligation created by this chapter except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. (Ga. L. 1920,…
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; retroa
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(a) When the injury or death for which compensation is payable under this chapter is caused under circumstances creating a legal liability against some person other than the employer, the injured employee or those to whom such employee’s right of action survives at law may pursue…
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
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(a) Every employer subject to the provisions of this chapter relative to the payment of compensation shall hereafter keep a record of all injuries, fatal or otherwise, received by his employees in the course of their employment on blanks approved by the board. Within ten days aft…