History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 19; Code 1933, § 114-106; Ga. L. 1963, p. 141, § 2; Ga. L. 1975, p. 190, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1942, § 3; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1321, § 2; Ga. L. 2012, p. 801, § 1/HB 971.
Cross references.
Rendering of judgment in accordance with settlement agreement approved by board, § 34-9-106 .
Law reviews.
For article surveying developments in Georgia workers’ compensation law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 323 (1981).
For note on 1992 amendment of this Code section, see 9 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 285 (1992).
For note on 2000 amendment of O.C.G.A. § 34-9-15 , see 17 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 231 (2000).
For survey article on workers’ compensation law for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 459 (2003).
For annual survey on workers’ compensation, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (2012).
For annual survey on workers’ compensation, see 65 Mercer L. Rev. 311 (2013).
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