All contracts of employment made on or after September 1, 1971, shall be presumed to have been made with reference to and subject to the provisions of this article. All contracts of employment made prior to and existing on September 1, 1971, shall be presumed to continue from and after said date, subject to and under the provisions of this article. Every employer and every employee shall be presumed to have accepted and come under this article and the provisions thereof relating to the payment and acceptance of compensation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.
Chapter 5 - Workers' Compensation.
Article 4 - Compensation for Occupational Diseases.
Section 25-5-110 - Definitions.
Section 25-5-111 - Right to Compensation for Death or Disablement.
Section 25-5-112 - Presumptions as to Applicability and Acceptance of Provisions of Article.
Section 25-5-113 - Manner of Compensation, etc., Provided by Article Exclusive.
Section 25-5-116 - Which Employer Liable for Compensation of Employee; Contribution.
Section 25-5-117 - Limitation Period for Claims or Actions for Compensation.
Section 25-5-119 - Computation of Compensation and Benefits Payable Under Article.
Section 25-5-120 - Presumptions and Burden of Proof as to Right to Compensation.
Section 25-5-121 - Settlements Between Parties; Determination of Disputed Compensation Claims.
Section 25-5-122 - Applicability of Article.
Section 25-5-123 - Applicability of Other Provisions of Chapter to Article.