History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 65; Ga. L. 1923, p. 92, § 6; Ga. L. 1929, p. 358, § 1; Code 1933, § 114-716; Ga. L. 1957, p. 493, § 1; Ga. L. 1963, p. 141, § 16; Ga. L. 1975, p. 198, § 12; Ga. L. 1988, p. 1679, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1396, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 34; Ga. L. 2002, p. 846, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 126, § 1/HB 1101.
Cross references.
General duty of employers to keep record of name, address, and occupation of employees, § 34-2-11 .
Board’s duty to provide injured workers with notice of rights, benefits, and obligations, § 34-9-81.1 .
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law on labor and employment law, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 181 (2010).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 34-9-2. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Generally
§ 34-9-2.1. Exemption of Corporate Officers; Limitation
§ 34-9-2.2. Eligibility of Sole Proprietor or Partner for Workers’ Compensation Insurance
§ 34-9-2.3. Election to Provide Workers’ Compensation Coverage to Farm Laborers
§ 34-9-2.4. Work Based Learning Students Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance
§ 34-9-3. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Public Employees Generally
§ 34-9-4. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Employees of Planning Commissions
§ 34-9-8. Liability of Principal Contractor or Subcontractor for Employee Injuries
§ 34-9-9. Relief From Penalty for Failure or Neglect to Perform Statutory Duty
§ 34-9-10. Relief of Employer From Obligations Under Chapter
§ 34-9-16. Settlement of Questions if Approved Agreement Cannot Be Reached
§ 34-9-17. Grounds for Denial of Compensation; Burden of Proof in Establishing Grounds for Denial
§ 34-9-18. Civil Penalties; Costs of Collection
§ 34-9-19. Penalty for False or Misleading Statements When Obtaining or Denying Benefits
§ 34-9-20. Giving of False Evidence to Board Member
§ 34-9-21. Penalty for Receiving Unentitled to Benefits