District of Columbia Code
Chapter 15 - Workers’ Compensation
§ 32–1537. Discharge of liability

In any case where the employer is not a self-insurer, in order that the liability for compensation imposed by this chapter may be most effectively discharged by the employer, and in order that the administration of this chapter in respect of such liability may be facilitated, the Mayor shall by regulation provide for the discharge, by the carrier for such employer, of such obligations and duties of the employer, in respect to such liability, imposed by this chapter upon the employer, as he considers proper in order to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. For such purposes:
(1) Notice to or knowledge of an employer of the occurrence of the injury shall be notice to or knowledge of the carrier; and
(2) Any requirement by the Mayor or any court under any compensation order, finding, or decision shall be binding upon the carrier in the same manner and to the same extent as upon the employer.
(July 1, 1980, D.C. Law 3-77, § 38, 27 DCR 2503.)
1981 Ed., § 36-337.
This section is referenced in § 32-1538.

Structure District of Columbia Code

District of Columbia Code

Title 32 - Labor

Chapter 15 - Workers’ Compensation

§ 32–1501. Definitions

§ 32–1502. Administration; annual report to Council

§ 32–1503. Coverage

§ 32–1504. Exclusiveness of liability and remedy

§ 32–1505. Commencement of compensation; maximum compensation

§ 32–1506. Supplemental allowance

§ 32–1507. Medical services, supplies, and insurance

§ 32–1508. Compensation for disability

§ 32–1509. Compensation for death

§ 32–1510. Occupational disease

§ 32–1511. Determination of average weekly wage

§ 32–1512. Guardian for minor or incompetent

§ 32–1513. Notice of injury or death

§ 32–1514. Time for filing claims

§ 32–1515. Payment of compensation

§ 32–1516. Invalid agreements

§ 32–1517. Assignment of compensation; exemption from claims of creditors

§ 32–1518. Compensation as lien against assets

§ 32–1519. Collection of defaulted payments

§ 32–1520. Procedure in respect of claims

§ 32–1521. Presumptions

§ 32–1521.01. Establishment of Compensation Order Review Board

§ 32–1522. Review of compensation orders

§ 32–1523. Appearance of Attorney General for the District of Columbia for Mayor

§ 32–1524. Modification of awards

§ 32–1525. Hearings before Mayor

§ 32–1526. Attendance of witnesses

§ 32–1527. Witness fees

§ 32–1528. Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds; penalty for unreasonable delay in payment of compensation

§ 32–1529. Powers of Mayor

§ 32–1530. Attorney fees

§ 32–1531. Employer record of injury or death

§ 32–1532. Employer reports

§ 32–1533. Penalty for misrepresentation

§ 32–1534. Security for payment of compensation

§ 32–1535. Compensation for injuries where third persons are liable

§ 32–1536. Notice of compensation secured

§ 32–1537. Discharge of liability

§ 32–1538. Insurance policies

§ 32–1539. Failure to secure payment of compensation

§ 32–1540. Special fund

§ 32–1541. Administration fund

§ 32–1542. Retaliatory actions by employer prohibited

§ 32–1542.01. Establishment of Commission

§ 32–1542.02. Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking; rate filings

§ 32–1542.03. Anti-fraud reporting requirement

§ 32–1542.04. Compliance

§ 32–1543. Appropriations

§ 32–1544. Severability

§ 32–1545. Effective date