This chapter shall be liberally construed only for the purpose of bringing employers and employees within the provisions of this chapter and to provide protection for both. This chapter is intended to provide a complete and exclusive system and procedure for the resolution of disputes between employers and employees who are subject to this chapter concerning accidents and injuries arising out of and in the course of employment as defined by this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed and applied impartially to both employers and employees.
History. Code 1981, § 34-9-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 887, § 4.
Law reviews.
For article, “Workers’ Compensation,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 521 (2001).
For annual survey of workers’ compensation law, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 453 (2006).
For annual survey on workers’ compensation, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 463 (2007).
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