Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 34-9-23. Liberal Construction of Chapter; Purpose

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

Georgia Code

Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations

Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 34-9-1. Definitions

§ 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

§ 34-9-5. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Pilots Under Contract to State Forestry Commission

§ 34-9-6. Retroactive Inclusion of State and Departments in Definition of “Employer”; Resumption of Payments of Awards Previously Discontinued

§ 34-9-7. Presumption of Applicability of Chapter to Contracts Between Employers and Employees Covered by Chapter

§ 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

§ 34-9-11. Exclusivity of Rights and Remedies Granted to Employee Under Chapter; Immunity Granted to Construction Design Professionals

§ 34-9-11.1. Employee’s or Survivor’s Right of Action Against Person Other Than Employer; Subrogation Lien of Employer; Rights of Employer or Insurer Upon Failure of Employee to Bring Action; Attorney Fees; Retroactive Application

§ 34-9-12. Employer’s Record of Injuries; Availability of Board Records; Supplementary Report on Termination of Disability; Penalties; Routine Reports

§ 34-9-13. Definitions; Persons Presumed Next of Kin; Apportionment of Payments Among Partial and Total Dependents; Termination of Dependency

§ 34-9-14. Provision of Substitute Systems of Compensation; Approval by Board; Grounds and Procedure for Termination

§ 34-9-15. Procedure for Settlement Between Parties Generally; Approval by Board; Finality of Settlement; Lump Sum Settlements

§ 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

§ 34-9-22. Penalty for Receipt of Unapproved Fees or for Solicitation of Employment for Lawyer or Physician

§ 34-9-23. Liberal Construction of Chapter; Purpose

§ 34-9-24. Fraud and Compliance Unit; Creation and Duties; Limitation on Liability; Authority; Whistle Blower Protection

§ 34-9-25. Patient Self-Referral