7 chapters · 127 sections in this title.
39-A M.R.S. § 101 Short title
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This Part may be known and cited and referred to in proceedings and agreements under this Part as the "Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992."
39-A M.R.S. § 102 Definitions
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As used in this Part, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] 1. After-tax average weekly wage. "After-tax average weekly wage" means average weekly wage, as…
39-A M.R.S. § 103 Common-law defenses lost
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In an action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by an employee arising out of and in the course of the employee's employment, or for death resulting from such injuries, it is not a defense to an employer, except as hereinafter specified: [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §…
39-A M.R.S. § 104 Applicability to certain actions and employers; exemptions
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An employer that has secured the payment of compensation in conformity with sections 401 to 407 is exempt from civil actions, either at common law or under sections 901 to 908; Title 14 sections 8101 to 8118; and Title 18‑C, section 2‑807, involving personal injuries sustained by…