S 1182 · 97th Congress · Labor and Employment
Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Amendments of 1982
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Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1982-08-17)
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Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to revise the definition of "employee" to exclude (in addition to the currently excluded masters, or crew members, of any vessel) persons who at the time of injury were: (1) officers or employees of any government; (2) engaged in any employment which is not a direct or integral part of vessel loading, unloading, repairing, building, or breaking; or (3) providing services on or for any vessel less than 65 feet in length, while covered by a State workers' compensation program. Conforms specified conditions, under which compensation for disability or death shall be payable, to the revised definitions made by this Act. Bars compensation for injuries occasioned (formerly, "solely occasioned") by employee intoxication or intention to injure self or others. Bars compensation or benefits for injuries or occupational diseases related to material medical conditions concealed by false representations by an employee. Sets the maximum rate of compensation, with specified exceptions, at the lesser of: (1) an amount equal to 80 percent of the employee's spendable…
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Cosponsors (11)
1 Democrat9 Republicans1 Independent