Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations

§ 34-1-2. Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 384, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 34-1-3. Discrimination Against Employee for Attending a Judicial Proceeding in Response to a Court Order or Process; Exception to Applicability of Code Section - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-4. Employer Immunity for Disclosure of Information Regarding Job Performance - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-5. “Multiracial” Classification Required on Forms - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-6. Employer Obligation to Provide Time for Women to Express Breast Milk for Infant Child - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-7. Definitions; Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction; Requirements; Hearing; Notice and Service; Notification of Law Enforcement Agencies - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-8. Veterans’ Preference Employment Policy; Use Not a Violation - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-9. Franchisee nor Franchisee’s Employee Shall Be Deemed to Be Employee of Franchisor; Applicability - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-1-10. Use of Sick Leave for Care of Immediate Family Members - History. Code 1981, § 34-1-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 2 - Department of Labor

§ 34-2-1. Creation of Department of Labor - There is created and established a separate and independent administrative...

§ 34-2-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 34-2-3. Election, Term of Office, Compensation, Removal, and Duties of Commissioner of Labor - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 133, §§ 1-7; Ga. L....

§ 34-2-4. Establishment by Commissioner of Divisions Within Department of Labor; Appointment, Fixing of Salaries and Duties, and Removal of Employees - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 230, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 34-2-5. Office of Department of Labor to Be Maintained by Commissioner; Payment of Office Expenses; Lease or Rental of Unused Office Space - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 133, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 34-2-6. Specific Powers and Duties of Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 133, §§ 2, 5; Ga....

§ 34-2-7. Promulgation, Review, Amendment, and Repeal of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner Generally - The Commissioner shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 13...

§ 34-2-8. Variations From Rules of Commissioner; Keeping of Index of Variations - If there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying...

§ 34-2-9. Preparation by Commissioner of Annual Report and Recommendations - The Commissioner of Labor shall annually, on or before January...

§ 34-2-10. Employer’s Duty With Respect to Provision of Safe Employment Generally - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 230, § 10. Cross references....

§ 34-2-11. Employer’s Duty to Keep Records - Every employer shall keep a true and accurate record of...

§ 34-2-12. Duty of Attorney General and District Attorneys to Prosecute Violations of Those Laws Enforced by Commissioner - It shall be the duty of the Attorney General of...

§ 34-2-13. Penalties for Violations of Chapter and for False Statements Under Oath - History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 230, § 18; Ga. L....

§ 34-2-14. Authorization to Establish and Administer Pretrial Intervention Programs - The Georgia Department of Labor shall have the authorization to...

§ 34-2-15. Criminal Background Checks; Fees; Contracting for Services; Exclusive Use for Employment - History. Code 1981, § 34-2-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-2-16. Service on Commissioner of Labor or the Department of Labor - Unless otherwise provided by law, all legal documents to be...

Chapter 3 - Hours of Labor in Factories

§ 34-3-1. Hours of Labor in Cotton or Woolen Manufacturing Establishments - The hours of labor required of all persons employed in...

§ 34-3-2. Effect of Contracts Requiring More Than 40 Hours of Work per Week - All contracts which require employees of cotton or woolen manufacturing...

§ 34-3-3. Actions for Violations of Chapter; Disposition of Amount Recovered - Any person with whom a contract violative of this chapter...

§ 34-3-4. Penalties for Violations of Chapter - Any cotton or woolen manufacturing establishment that makes any contract...

Chapter 4 - Minimum Wage Law

§ 34-4-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 34-4-2. Administration and Enforcement of Chapter by Commissioner of Labor - The Commissioner of Labor shall administer and enforce this chapter...

§ 34-4-3. Amount of Minimum Wage to Be Paid by Employers; Employers and Employees Covered by Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 153, §§ 2, 6-8; Ga....

§ 34-4-3.1. Wages, Employment Benefits, and Scheduling by Local Government Entities - History. Code 1981, § 34-4-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-4-4. Authority of Commissioner to Grant Exemptions From Operation of Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 153, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 34-4-5. Employer’s Records of Hours Worked by and Wages Paid to Employees - Every employer subject to this chapter or any regulation pursuant...

§ 34-4-6. Action to Recover Difference Where Employee Paid Less Than Minimum Wage - If any employer pays any employee a lesser amount than...

Chapter 5 - Sex Discrimination in Employment

§ 34-5-1. Declaration of Public Policy Regarding Discriminatory Wage Practices Based on Sex - The General Assembly declares that the practice of discriminating on...

§ 34-5-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 34-5-3. Prohibition of Discriminatory Wage Differentials; Penalty for Discharge of or Discrimination Against Complainant - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 582, §§ 3, 8.

§ 34-5-4. Powers and Authority of Commissioner Under Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1392, § 3.

§ 34-5-5. Collection of Unpaid Wages by Aggrieved Employee; Attorney’s Fee; When Action May Be Commenced - History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 582, §§ 4, 5. Cross...

§ 34-5-6. Arbitration of Disputes Between Employers and Employees; Appointment of Arbitrators - In the event any dispute should arise between any employer...

§ 34-5-7. Posting of Law by Employers - Every employer subject to this chapter shall keep an abstract...

Chapter 5A - Sexual Harassment in Government Workplaces

§ 34-5A-1. Sexual Harassment Defined - As used in this chapter, the term “sexual harassment” means...

§ 34-5A-2. Actions for Retaliation by County, Municipal, or Consolidated Government Employees - History. Code 1981, § 34-5A-2 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 6 - Labor Organizations and Labor Relations

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 34-6-1. Requirement of Notice by Labor Organization Before Strike; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1941, p. 515, §§ 1-4, 8. Cross...

§ 34-6-2. Use of Force or Threats to Compel Continuance in or Departure From Employment - It shall be unlawful for any person, acting alone or...

§ 34-6-3. Unlawful Assemblages Near Site of Labor Dispute - It shall be unlawful for any person, acting in concert...

§ 34-6-4. Interference With Lawful Exercise of Business Activity - It shall be unlawful for any person, acting alone or...

§ 34-6-5. Interference With Public Ways of Travel, Transportation, or Conveyance by Mass Picketing Near Site of Labor Dispute - It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in...

§ 34-6-6. Use of Force or Threats to Compel or Prevent Labor Organization Membership or to Compel or Prevent Strike Participation - It shall be unlawful for any person, acting alone or...

§ 34-6-7. Penalty for Unlawful Picketing and for Unlawful Interference With Employment or Business Activity - Any person who violates any provision of Code Sections 34-6-2...

§ 34-6-8. Payment of Charges by Carriers or Shippers for Movement of Motor Vehicles to or by Rail Facilities; Receipt by Labor Organizations of Such Payments; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 448, §§ 1-4. Cross references....

Article 2 - Membership in Labor Organizations

§ 34-6-20. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 34-6-20.1. Statement of Rights Under Federal Law - The rights protected under federal labor laws include, but are...

§ 34-6-21. Membership in or Resignation From Labor Organization as Condition of Employment or Continuation of Employment; Application of Federal Law - History. Ga. L. 1947, p. 616, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 34-6-22. Payment to Labor Organization of Fee or Assessment as Condition of Employment - No individual shall be required as a condition of employment...

§ 34-6-23. Contracts Contrary to Public Policy - Any provision in a contract between an employer and a...

§ 34-6-24. Contracts Requiring Membership in or Payments to Labor Organizations as Condition of Employment - It shall be unlawful for any employer to contract with...

§ 34-6-25. Deductions From Employees’ Earnings of Fees of Labor Organizations; Exceptions - History. Ga. L. 1947, p. 616, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 34-6-26. Contracts Allowing Deductions From Employees’ Earnings of Fees of Labor Organizations - History. Ga. L. 1947, p. 616, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 34-6-27. Injunctive Relief Where Contracts Made Unlawful by Article; Application for Injunction; Assessment of Court Costs - The remedy of injunction, in addition to any other available...

§ 34-6-28. Penalty for Violations of Code Sections 34-6-24 Through 34-6-26 - Any employer or labor organization and any person acting for...

Chapter 6A - Equal Employment for Persons With Disabilities

§ 34-6A-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 34-6A-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1933,...

§ 34-6A-3. Inquiries by Employer as to Existence of Disability; Employment Decisions Based on Disability - History. Code 1933, § 66-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...

§ 34-6A-4. Prohibited Discriminatory Activities - History. Code 1933, § 66-504, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...

§ 34-6A-5. Retaliation by Employers Against Employees; Labor Organization Members - No employer shall discharge, expel, refuse to hire, or otherwise...

§ 34-6A-6. Actions Against Persons Engaged in Unfair Employment Practices; Remedies, Court Costs, and Attorneys’ Fees - History. Code 1933, § 66-506, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...

Chapter 7 - Employment Generally; Employer’s Liability

Article 1 - General Provisions

Part 1 - Wages Generally

§ 34-7-1. Determination of Term of Employment; Manner of Termination of Indefinite Hiring - If a contract of employment provides that wages are payable...

§ 34-7-2. Payment of Wages by Lawful Money, Checks, or Credit Transfer; Selection of Payment Dates by Employer - Such payments shall be made on such dates during the...

§ 34-7-3. Requirements Where Wages Paid by Written Instrument; Effect of Protest or Dishonor - History. Code 1933, § 66-102.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1973,...

§ 34-7-4. Payment of Outstanding Wages to Beneficiary; Payment as Release From Claims to Funds or Claims Against Employer - Such funds to the amount of $2,500.00 shall be exempt...

§ 34-7-5. Redemption of Checks or Other Written Evidences of Indebtedness for Wages - Any corporation or person doing business of any kind in...

Part 2 - Professional Employer Organizations

§ 34-7-6. Professional Employer Organizations; Rights, Powers, and Responsibilities - History. Code 1981, § 34-7-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Employer’s Liability for Injuries Generally

§ 34-7-20. Care by Employer in Selection of Employees and in Furnishing of Safe Machinery; Employer’s Duty to Warn - The employer is bound to exercise ordinary care in the...

§ 34-7-21. Liability of Employer for Coemployees’ Negligence - With the exception of railroad companies, the employer shall not...

§ 34-7-22. Contracts Exempting Employer From Liability Are Null and Void - All contracts between employer and employee made in consideration of...

§ 34-7-23. Assumption of Risk by Employees; Requirements for Recovery of Damages - An employee assumes the ordinary risks of his employment and...

Article 3 - Employer’s Liability for Injuries to Railroad Employees

§ 34-7-40. “Common Carrier” Defined - As used in this article, the term “common carrier” shall...

§ 34-7-41. Liability of Common Carrier by Railroad for Personal Injury or Death of Employee Generally - Every common carrier by railroad shall be liable in damages...

§ 34-7-42. Contributory Negligence of Employee - In all actions brought against any common carrier by railroad...

§ 34-7-43. Assumption of Risk Where Employer Is Contributorily Negligent - In any action brought against any common carrier by railroad,...

§ 34-7-44. Employer Exemptions From Liability Void; Allowable Setoffs - Any contract, rule, regulation, or device whatsoever, the purpose or...

§ 34-7-45. Liability of Receivers, Trustees, and Assignees of Railroad Companies for Coemployees’ Negligence; Lien on Railroad Company Income - History. Ga. L. 1895, p. 103, § 1; Civil Code...

§ 34-7-46. Limitation Period for Institution of Action - No action shall be maintained under Code Sections 34-7-41 through...

§ 34-7-47. Liability of Railroad Company to Its Employees for Negligence of Employees of Another Railroad Company Using Same Track - Where two or more chartered railroad companies whose lines terminate...

§ 34-7-48. Recovery by Employee Working Beyond Limited Hours of Service - No employee of any railroad company shall be deprived of...

Chapter 8 - Employment Security

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 34-8-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 34-8-2. Declaration of Public Policy - As a guide to the interpretation and application of this...

§ 34-8-3. Right of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Chapter; Effect - The General Assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal...

§ 34-8-4. Representation by Attorney General - In any civil action to enforce this chapter, the Commissioner,...

Article 2 - Definitions

§ 34-8-20. Annual Payroll; Average Annual Payroll - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-21. Base Period; Alternative Base Period - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-22. Benefits - As used in this chapter, the term “benefits” means the...

§ 34-8-23. Benefit Year - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-24. Bona Fide in the Labor Market - As used in this chapter, the term “bona fide in...

§ 34-8-25. Calendar Quarter - As used in this chapter, the term “calendar quarter” means...

§ 34-8-26. Commissioner - As used in this chapter, the term “Commissioner” means the...

§ 34-8-27. Common Paymaster - As used in this chapter, the term “common paymaster” means...

§ 34-8-28. Computation Date - As used in this chapter, the term “computation date” means...

§ 34-8-29. Contributions; Payments in Lieu of Contributions - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-29 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-30. Deductible Earnings - As used in this chapter, the term “deductible earnings” means...

§ 34-8-31. Department - As used in this chapter, the term “department” means the...

§ 34-8-32. Employee Leasing Company - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-32 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-33. Employer - For the purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this...

§ 34-8-34. Employing Unit - As used in this chapter, the term “employing unit” means...

§ 34-8-35. Employment - but only if the operating crew of such boat or,...

§ 34-8-36. Employment Office - As used in this chapter, the term “employment office” means...

§ 34-8-37. Employment Security Administration Fund - As used in this chapter, the term “Employment Security Administration...

§ 34-8-38. Experience Rating Account - As used in this chapter, the term “experience rating account”...

§ 34-8-39. Extended Benefits - As used in this chapter, the term “extended benefits” means...

§ 34-8-40. Fund - As used in this chapter, the term “fund” means the...

§ 34-8-41. Insured Work - As used in this chapter, the term “insured work” means...

§ 34-8-42. Liable Employer - As used in this chapter, the term “liable employer” means...

§ 34-8-43. Most Recent Employer - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-43 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-44. State - As used in this chapter, the term “state” includes the...

§ 34-8-45. Supplemental Unemployment Benefits - As used in this chapter, the term “supplemental unemployment benefits”...

§ 34-8-46. Temporary Help Contracting Firm - As used in this chapter, the term “temporary help contracting...

§ 34-8-47. Unemployed; Unemployment - For purposes of this chapter, an individual shall be deemed...

§ 34-8-48. Valid Claim - As used in this chapter, the term “valid claim” means...

§ 34-8-49. Wages - provided, however, that in cases of successorship of an employer,...

§ 34-8-50. Week - As used in this chapter, the term “week” means such...

§ 34-8-51. Weekly Benefit Amount - As used in this chapter, the term “weekly benefit amount”...

§ 34-8-52. “Governor’s Designee” Defined - As used in this chapter, the term “Governor’s designee” means...

Article 3 - Administration

§ 34-8-70. Duties and Powers of Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-70 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-71. Distribution of Text of Chapter and Other Materials - The Commissioner shall make available to the public copies of...

§ 34-8-72. Appointment of State and Local or Industry Advisory Councils - The Commissioner shall appoint a State Advisory Council and may...

§ 34-8-73. Department to Administer Chapter and Programs; Authority to Create, and Delegate Powers and Duties To, Employment Security Agency - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-73 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-74. Appointment, Compensation, Powers, and Duties of Personnel Administering Chapter - Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner is...

§ 34-8-75. Experience Rating Committee - The Commissioner shall designate an experience rating committee. The committee...

§ 34-8-76. Duties of Commissioner to Reduce and Prevent Unemployment - The Commissioner, with the advice and aid of the State...

§ 34-8-77. Creation and Financing of State Employment Service; Cooperation With Federal Agencies; Authority to Establish and Maintain Free Public Employment Offices - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-77 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-78. Board of Review; Appointment, Term of Office, Compensation, and Removal of Members - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-78 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-79. State and Federal Cooperation in Administration of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-79 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-80. Payment of Compensation Under Two or More State Unemployment Compensation Laws - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-80 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-81. Creation of Employment Security Administration Fund; Sources of Money for Fund; Management and Control of Moneys - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-81 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-82. State Reimbursement of Employment Security Administration Fund for Moneys Lost, Wrongfully Expended, or Overexpended - This state recognizes its obligation to replace and declares it...

§ 34-8-83. Establishment, Composition, and Administration of Unemployment Compensation Fund - There is established as a trust fund, separate and apart...

§ 34-8-84. Commissioner as Custodian of Fund; Establishment of Accounts Within Fund; Deposits of Money in Accounts - The Commissioner shall be custodian of the Unemployment Compensation Fund...

§ 34-8-85. Withdrawals From Unemployment Trust Fund for Expenditures Under Chapter - Moneys shall be requisitioned from this state’s account in the...

§ 34-8-86. Management of Funds Upon Discontinuance of Unemployment Trust Fund - Code Sections 34-8-83 through 34-8-85, to the extent that they...

§ 34-8-87. Borrowing Funds From United States Treasury Upon Depletion of Unemployment Compensation Fund - The Commissioner is authorized to borrow funds from the United...

§ 34-8-88. Necessary Powers in Discharge of Duties - In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter,...

§ 34-8-89. Application for Order Requiring Persons to Obey Subpoena Issued by Commissioner - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-89 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-91. Benefits Limited to Extent Funds Are Available - Benefits shall be deemed due and payable under this chapter...

§ 34-8-92. Disposition of Fines, Penalties, and Interest Collected; Amounts Collected Pursuant to Code Section 34-8-255 to Be Returned to Unemployment Compensation Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-92 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-93. Construction of Chapter; Severability - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-93 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Disclosure of Records

§ 34-8-120. Legislative Intent - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-120 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-121. Information or Records Shall Be Private and Confidential; Release Authorized; Maintenance of Records; Disclosure of Private and Confidential Information; Destruction of Outdated Records - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-121 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-122. Communications Between Employer and Employee, or Between Employer or Employee and Department, Privileged - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-122 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-123. Commissioner’s Authority to Adopt, Amend, or Rescind Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall have the authority to adopt, amend, or...

§ 34-8-124. Access to Records and Information by Individuals and Employing Units; Fee for Copies - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-124 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-125. Access to Information or Records by Governmental Agencies; Penalty for Violation - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-125 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-126. Information or Records Available to Parties to Judicial or Formal Administrative Proceedings - Information or records deemed private and confidential under this chapter...

§ 34-8-127. Disclosure of Information or Records When Necessary to Permit Private Parties to Assist in Operation of Department; Penalty for Violations; Enforcement by Attorney General - The department shall have the right to disclose information or...

§ 34-8-128. Disclosure of Information to Contracting Governmental or Private Organizations - Where the department contracts to provide services to other governmental...

§ 34-8-129. Disclosure of Information or Records When Identifying Information Deleted - Nothing in this article shall prevent the disclosure of information...

§ 34-8-130. Prevention of Fraud and Abuse of the Unemployment Trust Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-130 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 5 - Contributions and Payments in Lieu of Contributions

§ 34-8-150. Payment of Contributions by Employers; Deferral of De Minimis Amounts - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-150 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-151. Rate of Employer Contributions - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-151 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-152. Standard Rate - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-152 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-153. Liability of Succeeding Employer; Computation of Rate of Contributions; Transfers Between Employers With Substantially Common Ownership, Management, or Control; Transfers Made for the Purpose of Obtaining a Lower Rate of Contribution; Pen... - then a penalty rate of contributions of 2 percent of...

§ 34-8-154. Separate Accounts - Except as provided in Code Section 34-8-161, the Commissioner shall...

§ 34-8-155. Benefit Experience; Variations From Standard Rate - Click to view Click to view Click to view Click...

§ 34-8-156. State-Wide Reserve Ratio; Reduction in Tax Rate - Click to view Click to view Click to view Click...

§ 34-8-157. Regular Benefits Paid to Be Charged Against Experience Rating Account - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-157 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-158. Financing Benefits Paid Employees of Governmental Entities and Nonprofit Organizations - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-158 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-159. Specific Provisions for Payments in Lieu of Contributions - The payments in lieu of contributions as provided in Code...

§ 34-8-159.1. [Effective Until December 31, 2026] Installment Payments by Nonprofit Organizations for Finance Unemployment Benefits - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-159.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-160. Surety Bond Required - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-160 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-161. Group Accounts - Two or more employers who have become liable for payments...

§ 34-8-162. Establishment, Administration, and Contents of Cash Deposit Escrow Fund; Deposit in and Withdrawals From Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-162 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-163. Terminating Liability to Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-163 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-164. Applications for Adjustment or Refund - Applications for an adjustment or a refund of contributions, payments...

§ 34-8-165. Tax and Wage Reports; Penalty for Failure to File; Fraudulent Reports - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-165 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-166. Interest on Delinquent Contribution Payments; Waiver; Reports - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-166 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-167. Collection of Delinquent Contribution Payments Generally - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-167 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-168. Authorized Collection Procedures; Application of Moneys Obtained; Procedure to Contest Execution; Attorney General to Represent Commissioner; Commissioner’s Rights, Authority, and Prerogatives - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-168 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-169. Commissioner’s Authority to Contract With Outside Entities to Provide Debt Collection Services - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-169 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-170. Commissioner Authorized to Estimate Contributions Due; Notice of Assessment; Jeopardy Assessment - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-170 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-171. Injunction Against Employing Individuals if Reports or Payments Due - An employer may be enjoined from employing individuals if such...

§ 34-8-172. Surety Bond Required of Employee Leasing Company - The Commissioner shall require any employee leasing company, as defined...

§ 34-8-173. Release or Subordination of Property Subject to Lien; Authority to Settle and Compromise Payment of Contributions; Annual Reports - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-173 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-174. Payment of Contributions in Event of Legal Dissolution or Distribution - In the event of any distribution of an employer’s assets...

§ 34-8-175. Payment of Contributions When Employing Unit Sells or Transfers Business or Stock of Goods - Any employing unit which sells or transfers its business or...

§ 34-8-176. Applicability of Collection, Penalty, and Sanction Provisions to Public Employers - All collection, penalty, and sanction provisions in this chapter that...

§ 34-8-177. Procedure for Collecting Delinquent Contribution Payments From Public Employers - Should any department or political subdivision of the state, any...

§ 34-8-178. Voluntary Contributions by Employers - Any employer may make voluntary payments in addition to the...

Article 7 - Benefits

§ 34-8-190. Requirements Governing Claims for Benefits - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-190 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-191. Benefits to Be Paid Pursuant to Rules and Regulations - All benefits payable from and out of the Unemployment Compensation...

§ 34-8-192. Initial Determination and Redetermination of Eligibility For, Amount Of, and Duration of Benefits - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-192 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-193. Determination of Weekly Benefit Amount - If the amount computed is not a multiple of the...

§ 34-8-194. Grounds for Disqualification of Benefits - An individual shall be disqualified for benefits: For purposes of...

§ 34-8-195. Determination of Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits Generally; Eligibility While in Training; Deductions and Withholdings From Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-195 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-196. Determination of Eligibility for Benefits of Persons Performing Certain Services; Eligibility for Benefits of Aliens Performing Services - The Commissioner is authorized to establish by rules or regulations...

§ 34-8-197. Eligibility Requirements for Extended Benefits - However, no extended benefit period may begin by reason of...

§ 34-8-198. Payment of Child Support Obligation From Benefits - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-198 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-199. Definitions; Disclosure; Withholding Uncollected Overissuance - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-199 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 8 - Appeals

§ 34-8-220. Appointment of Hearing Officers to Hear and Decide Appealed Decisions - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-220 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-221. Review of Decision of Hearing Officer by Board of Review - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-221 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-222. Procedure for Appeal of Claims to Board of Review; Record of Proceedings - The manner in which appealed claims shall be presented and...

§ 34-8-223. Procedure for Judicial Review of Final Decisions of Board of Review - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-223 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-224. Fee for Witnesses Subpoenaed Under Article - Witnesses subpoenaed pursuant to this article shall be allowed fees...

Article 9 - Prohibited and Void Acts; Overpayments

§ 34-8-250. Prohibited Agreements and Activities; Penalty - Any agreement by an individual to waive, release, or commute...

§ 34-8-251. Fees for Claiming Benefits Prohibited; Attorney’s Fees; Penalty - No individual claiming benefits shall be charged fees of any...

§ 34-8-252. Assignment, Pledge, or Encumbrance of Right to Benefits Void; Benefits Exempt; Waiver of Exemption Void - Any assignment, pledge, or encumbrance of any right to benefits...

§ 34-8-253. Obedience to Subpoena Required; Self-Incrimination; Quashing, Modification, or Withdrawal of Subpoena - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-253 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-254. Overpayments - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-254 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-255. Effect of False Statements and Misrepresentations Made to Obtain or Increase Benefits - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-255 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-256. Penalties for False Representation or Fraudulent Claims - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-256 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-257. Civil Penalties; Waiver of Any Penalty, Fine, or Assessment - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-257 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 10 - Unemployment Tax Amnesty

§ 34-8-270. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 34-8-271. Legislative Findings, Declarations, and Intent - The General Assembly finds and declares that a public purpose...

§ 34-8-272. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 34-8-273. Development and Administration of Program; Applicability and Time Period of Program - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-273 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-274. Application for Amnesty; Conditions of Participation in Program; Installment Payments; Penalties or Criminal Action - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-274 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-275. Amnesty Granted to Employers Meeting Requirements; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-275 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-276. Interest on Installment Agreements - All installment agreements authorized under subsection (c) of Code Section...

§ 34-8-277. Administrative Regulations, Forms, and Instructions; Publicizing Program - The Commissioner shall promulgate administrative regulations as necessary, issue forms...

§ 34-8-278. Accounting Procedures; Disposition of Collections - For purposes of accounting for the unemployment contributions received pursuant...

§ 34-8-279. Collection Fees - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-279 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-8-280. Debt Collection Services - The Commissioner may, for the purpose of collecting any delinquent...

Article 11 - Work Share Programs

§ 34-8-290. Work Share as Alternative to Layoffs; Program Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 34-8-290 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 34-9-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 34-9-2. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Generally - A person who does not meet all of the above...

§ 34-9-2.1. Exemption of Corporate Officers; Limitation - History. Code 1933, § 114-201, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...

§ 34-9-2.2. Eligibility of Sole Proprietor or Partner for Workers’ Compensation Insurance - Any sole proprietor or partner of a business whose employees...

§ 34-9-2.3. Election to Provide Workers’ Compensation Coverage to Farm Laborers - Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 34-9-2,...

§ 34-9-2.4. Work Based Learning Students Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-2.4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-3. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Public Employees Generally - Neither any municipal corporation within the state, nor any political...

§ 34-9-4. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Employees of Planning Commissions - All planning commissions created pursuant to Ga. L. 1957, p....

§ 34-9-5. Applicability of Chapter to Employers and Employees — Pilots Under Contract to State Forestry Commission - Notwithstanding Code Section 34-9-1 or any other provision of law,...

§ 34-9-6. Retroactive Inclusion of State and Departments in Definition of “Employer”; Resumption of Payments of Awards Previously Discontinued - So far as concerns the State of Georgia or any...

§ 34-9-7. Presumption of Applicability of Chapter to Contracts Between Employers and Employees Covered by Chapter - Every contract of service between an employer and an employee...

§ 34-9-8. Liability of Principal Contractor or Subcontractor for Employee Injuries - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 20; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-9. Relief From Penalty for Failure or Neglect to Perform Statutory Duty - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any...

§ 34-9-10. Relief of Employer From Obligations Under Chapter - No contract or agreement, written, oral, or implied, nor any...

§ 34-9-11. Exclusivity of Rights and Remedies Granted to Employee Under Chapter; Immunity Granted to Construction Design Professionals - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 12; Code 1933,...

§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-11.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-12. Employer’s Record of Injuries; Availability of Board Records; Supplementary Report on Termination of Disability; Penalties; Routine Reports - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 65; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-13. Definitions; Persons Presumed Next of Kin; Apportionment of Payments Among Partial and Total Dependents; Termination of Dependency - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 39; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-14. Provision of Substitute Systems of Compensation; Approval by Board; Grounds and Procedure for Termination - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 69; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-15. Procedure for Settlement Between Parties Generally; Approval by Board; Finality of Settlement; Lump Sum Settlements - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 19; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-16. Settlement of Questions if Approved Agreement Cannot Be Reached - All questions arising under this chapter shall be determined by...

§ 34-9-17. Grounds for Denial of Compensation; Burden of Proof in Establishing Grounds for Denial - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 14; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-18. Civil Penalties; Costs of Collection - History. Code 1933, § 114-719, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 34-9-19. Penalty for False or Misleading Statements When Obtaining or Denying Benefits - Any person, firm, or corporation who willfully makes any false...

§ 34-9-20. Giving of False Evidence to Board Member - Any person who shall knowingly make, give, or produce any...

§ 34-9-21. Penalty for Receiving Unentitled to Benefits - Any employee who, with the intent to defraud, receives and...

§ 34-9-22. Penalty for Receipt of Unapproved Fees or for Solicitation of Employment for Lawyer or Physician - Any physician, attorney, or hospital which receives any fee, other...

§ 34-9-23. Liberal Construction of Chapter; Purpose - This chapter shall be liberally construed only for the purpose...

§ 34-9-24. Fraud and Compliance Unit; Creation and Duties; Limitation on Liability; Authority; Whistle Blower Protection - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-24 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-25. Patient Self-Referral - Physicians treating workers’ compensation claimants shall comply with the provisions...

Article 1A - Workers’ Compensation Truth in Advertising Act

§ 34-9-30. Short Title; Purpose - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-30 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-31. Notice Required as Part of Television Advertisement - Any television advertisement, with broadcast originating in this state, which...

§ 34-9-32. Penalty for Violation of Notice Requirement; Advertiser Defined - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-32 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Administration

§ 34-9-40. State Board of Workers’ Compensation Created; Appointment of Members; Powers and Duties of Board Generally - There is created and established within the executive branch a...

§ 34-9-41. Appointment and Term of Chairman of Board - The Governor shall appoint one member of the board as...

§ 34-9-42. Qualifications and Roles of Members - History. Code 1933, § 114-701.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 34-9-43. Oath of Office of Members - Each member of the board, including the chairman thereof, shall,...

§ 34-9-44. Bond of Members - Each member of the board, including the chairman thereof, shall,...

§ 34-9-45. Removal of Members - Any member of the board may be removed by the...

§ 34-9-46. Quorum - Any two members of the board shall constitute a quorum...

§ 34-9-47. Trial Division and Appellate Division Created; Composition; Sessions - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 52; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-48. Designation of Members as Appellate Administrative Law Judges - All members of the board are designated as appellate administrative...

§ 34-9-48.1. Senior Administrative Law Judge of the Board - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-48.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-49. Appointment and Removal of Executive Director - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 1303; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-51. Payment by State of Traveling Expenses of Members, Administrative Law Judges, and Assistants - The members, administrative law judges, and assistants of the State...

§ 34-9-52. Officials, Personnel, and Employees Subject to State Personnel Board; Compensation of Board Members and Administrative Law Judges - History. Code 1933, § 114-701.5, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 34-9-53. Directors Emeritus of Board — Eligibility for Appointment; Procedure for Appointment - History. Code 1933, § 114-701.10, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 34-9-54. Directors Emeritus of Board — Term of Office; Compensation - All persons appointed to the office of director emeritus of...

§ 34-9-55. Directors Emeritus of Board — Duties - It shall be the duty of a director emeritus of...

§ 34-9-56. Directors Emeritus of Board — Filling of Board Vacancies Caused by Appointment of Director Emeritus - Vacancies on the board caused by the resignation of a...

§ 34-9-57. Creation of Administrative Law Judge Emeritus of Board; Eligibility for Appointment; Manner of Appointment; Compensation - History. Code 1933, § 114-702.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1975,...

§ 34-9-58. Powers and Duties of Board as to Enforcement of Chapter Generally - The State Board of Workers’ Compensation shall exercise all powers...

§ 34-9-59. Adoption of Rules of Procedure - The board is empowered and authorized to adopt proper rules...

§ 34-9-60. Rule-Making and Subpoena Powers; Service and Enforcement of Subpoenas - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 53; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-61. Publication of Blank Forms and Literature; Publication of Tabulations of Accident Reports - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 54; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-63. Proration of Board’s Expenses; Required Annual Reports and Statements; Audit of Board; Collection of Delinquent Assessments - History. Ga. L. 1922, p. 77, § 2; Code 1933,...

Article 3 - Procedure

Part 1 - Claims and Notice of Accident

§ 34-9-80. Procedure for Giving Notice of Accident; Requirements of Written Notice; Effect of Failure to Give Notice - Every injured employee or his representative shall, immediately on the...

§ 34-9-81. Contents of Written Notice; Manner of Delivery - The written notice provided for in Code Section 34-9-80 shall...

§ 34-9-81.1. Board’s Duty to Provide Injured Workers With Notice of Rights, Benefits, and Obligations - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-81.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-82. Limitation Period and Procedure for Filing Claims - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 25; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-83. Priority of Claims - All rights of compensation under this chapter shall have the...

§ 34-9-84. Assignability of Claims - No claim for compensation under this chapter shall be assignable,...

§ 34-9-85. Claim by Guardian or Trustee of Mental Incompetent or Minor - If an injured employee is mentally incompetent or is under...

§ 34-9-86. Applicability of Time Limits to Mental Incompetents, Minors, and Persons Proceeding Against Defunct Corporations - No limitation of time provided in this chapter for the...

Part 2 - Hearing and Appeals

§ 34-9-100. Filing of Claims With Board; Investigation or Mediation; Hearing; Dismissal of Stale Claims - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 56; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-101. Appointment of Physician to Examine Injured Employee; Payment of Fee and Expenses of Examining Physician - The members of the board or any one of them...

§ 34-9-102. Hearing Before Administrative Law Judge - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 57; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-103. Appeal of Decision; Remand; Reconsideration, Amendment, or Revision of Award - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 58; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-104. Modification of Award or Order Contained in Prior Decision in Event of Change in Condition - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 45; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-105. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] When Award Deemed Final; Appeal to Superior Court; Grounds for Setting Aside Decisions; Appeal to Court of Appeals - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 59; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-105. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] When Award Deemed Final; Appeal to Superior Court; Grounds for Setting Aside Decisions; Appeal to Court of Appeals - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 59; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-106. Entry and Execution of Judgment on Settlement Agreement, Final Order or Decision, or Award; Modification and Revocation of Orders and Decrees - whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and...

§ 34-9-107. Interest Payable on Final Award of Board in the Event of Appeal - Any final award for compensation entered by the board shall...

§ 34-9-108. Approval of Attorney’s Fees by Board; Assessment of Fees Against the Offending Party; Restrictions on Attorney Advertisement and Division of Fees; Payment of Fees or Expenses - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 61; Code 1933,...

Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally

§ 34-9-120. Employer’s Duty to Insure Payment of Compensation - Every employer subject to the compensation provisions of this chapter...

§ 34-9-121. Duty of Employer to Insure in Licensed Company or Association or to Deposit Security, Indemnity, or Bond as Self-Insurer; Application to Out-of-State Employers; Membership in Mutual Insurance Company - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 66; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-122. Type of Insurance Policy to Be Issued; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations When Accident Prevention and Safety Engineering Are Questioned - Any policy of insurance issued under this chapter shall be...

§ 34-9-122.1. Workers’ Compensation Health Benefits Pilot Projects - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-122.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-123. Policy Provisions Regarding Effect of Notice or Knowledge by Insured Employer as to Occurrence of Injury - All policies insuring the payment of compensation under this chapter,...

§ 34-9-124. Policy or Contract of Insurance to Contain Agreement of Insurer to Pay Compensation; Payment of Compensation When Employer or Employee Exempt From Provisions of Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 71; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-124.1. Optional Deductibles to Be Offered by Insurers - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-124.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-124.2. Restrictions on Requirements Requiring Recipients of Benefits to Utilize Out-of-State Mail Order Pharmacy Services - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-124.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-125. Insurance Policies Subject to Chapter; Approval of Policy or Contract Forms by Board; Exceptions - Every policy insuring the payment of compensation provided for in...

§ 34-9-126. Filing by Employer of Evidence of Compliance With Insurance Requirements; Assessment of Attorney’s Fees and Increased Compensation Against Employer Who Fails to File - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 67; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-127. Issuance by Board of Certificate of Self-Insurance; Review; Revocation - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 68; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-128. Inspection of Place of Employment and Injury Records; Penalty for Noncompliance - The board and its authorized representatives shall have the power...

§ 34-9-129. Furnishing of Bond by Insurance Companies Doing Workers’ Compensation Business in State; Bringing of Actions Upon Bond; Posting of Security in Lieu of Bond - Every insurance company doing a workers’ compensation business in this...

§ 34-9-130. Authority of Commissioner of Insurance to Investigate Rates; Assistance by Board in Investigations - In addition to the authority prescribed in Title 33, the...

§ 34-9-130.1. Policies or Contracts of Insurance Against Liability for Compensation Under This Chapter - History. Code 1933, § 114-609.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...

§ 34-9-131. Insurer Permit Requirement; Claim Office Within State - History. Code 1933, § 114-610, enacted by Ga. L. 1935,...

§ 34-9-132. Grounds for Revocation of Insurance Carrier’s Permit - The board is authorized, of its own motion or upon...

§ 34-9-133. Apportionment and Assignment of Rejected Risks; Workers’ Compensation Assigned Risk Insurance Plan; Merit Rating Plan - History. Code 1933, § 114-620, enacted by Ga. L. 1935,...

§ 34-9-134. Appeals From Decisions Under Code Sections 34-9-122 and 34-9-131 Through 34-9-133 - Appeal from any decision under Code Sections 34-9-122 and 34-9-131...

§ 34-9-136. Statistical Data Submitted by Insurance Company to Rating Organization; Verification by Employer; Issuance of Experience Modification Worksheets to Insured - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-136 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-137. Considerations in Employer’s Experience Modification Factor - Whenever an experience modification factor is applied to the premium...

§ 34-9-138. Consideration of Employer’s Experience While Self-Insured - Any insurance company which voluntarily writes a policy for any...

Article 5 - Group Self-Insurance Funds

§ 34-9-150. Purpose of Article - It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide...

§ 34-9-151. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-151.1. Eligibility for Establishing a Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-151.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-151.2. Filing of Intent to Form Fund; Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue Certificate of Authority - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-151.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-152. Application to Commissioner for Certificate of Authority to Create Fund; Contents of Application; Filing Fee; Membership of Fund - History. Code 1933, § 114-603a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-153. Issuance of Certificate of Authority; Grounds for Denial or Revocation; Annual Renewal Fee - History. Code 1933, § 114-604a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-154. Compliance With Workers’ Compensation Obligations by Participation in Fund - The participation by a member in a fund created pursuant...

§ 34-9-155. License Required for Solicitation of Membership or Participation in Fund; Procedure for Admission of New Members; Underwriting Criteria - History. Code 1933, § 114-606a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-156. Voluntary Termination of Members; Grounds and Procedure for Involuntary Termination of Membership; Effect of Voluntary or Involuntary Termination on Obligations - History. Code 1933, § 114-607a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-157. Boards of Trustees — Appointment of Members - Each fund created pursuant to this article shall be operated...

§ 34-9-158. Boards of Trustees — Powers - The board of the fund shall have the following specific...

§ 34-9-159. Annual Reports of Affairs and Operations of Funds; Additional Periodic Reports; Verification of Reports; Compliance Condition for Renewal of Certificates - On or before March 1 in each year after it...

§ 34-9-160. Method of Determining Financial Condition and Solvency of a Fund and Financial Capacity of Fund to Pay Obligations - In determining the financial condition and solvency of a fund...

§ 34-9-161. Securities Deposit; Excess Loss Funding Program - History. Code 1933, § 114-612a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-162. Maintenance of Surplus and Expendable Surplus; Waiver of Surplus Requirements; Return of Surplus to Members of Fund - History. Code 1933, § 114-613a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-163. Investment of Assets; Maintenance of Loss Reserves - History. Code 1933, § 114-614a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-164. Payment of Operating Expenses by Members of Fund; Liability of Members; Payment by Funds of Expenses of State Board of Workers’ Compensation; Legal Capacity of Funds - History. Code 1933, § 114-615a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-165. Requirements as to Contracts Between Funds and Administrators Not Employed by Funds - History. Code 1933, § 114-618a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-166. Fiduciary Responsibilities of Trustees, Officers, or Administrators of Moneys - Any trustee, officer, or administrator of a fund who receives,...

§ 34-9-167. Bond, Liability Insurance, and Resident Office of Administrator - History. Code 1933, § 114-619a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-168. Grounds and Procedure for Restraining Transaction of Business by Fund or Administrator; Appointment of Receivers; Criminal Prosecution - If the Commissioner finds that any fund or its administrator...

§ 34-9-169. Revocation and Suspension of Certificates of Authority; Probation and Fine; Voluntary Dissolution or Termination of Functions - History. Code 1933, § 114-622a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-171. Tax Exemption - Funds organized and operating pursuant to this article shall be...

§ 34-9-172. Examinations by Commissioner to Verify Solvency of Funds - History. Code 1933, § 114-628a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-173. Remedy of Deficiencies in Surplus or Reserve; Initiation of Insolvency Proceedings; Assessments Upon Liquidation - History. Code 1933, § 114-620a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-174. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations...

§ 34-9-175. Hearings or Other Proceedings for Aggrieved Parties - Any party which is aggrieved by any act, determination, order,...

§ 34-9-176. Service of Process; Venue of Actions - Except as otherwise provided in this article, service of process...

§ 34-9-177. Funds Not to Be Deemed Insurers - Notwithstanding any provisions of this article which might be construed...

§ 34-9-178. Construction of Article - Nothing in this article shall be construed to apply to...

§ 34-9-179. Application of Chapter 6 of Title 33 to Funds; Enforcement by Commissioner - Chapter 6 of Title 33 shall apply to “funds,” as...

§ 34-9-180. Officials of Funds Prohibited From Having Pecuniary Interests in Transactions; Exceptions - History. Code 1933, § 114-624a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-181. Administrative Fines, Probation, or Additional Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 114-617a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 34-9-182. Deadline for Compliance - Except where otherwise specified in this article, funds established pursuant...

Article 6 - Payment of Compensation

Part 1 - Medical Attention

§ 34-9-200. Compensation for Medical Care, Artificial Members, and Other Treatment and Supplies; Effect of Employee’s Refusal of Treatment; Employer’s Liability for Temporary Care - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 26; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-200.1. Rehabilitation Benefits; Effect of Employee’s Refusal of Treatment; Rehabilitation Suppliers; Catastrophic Injury Cases - The rehabilitation supplier appointed to a catastrophic injury case shall...

§ 34-9-201. Selection of Physician From Panel of Physicians; Change of Physician or Treatment; Liability of Employer for Failure to Maintain Panel - History. Code 1933, § 114-504, enacted by Ga. L. 1978,...

§ 34-9-202. Examination of Injured Employee; Request for Autopsy; Examination by Physician Designated by Employee - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 28; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-203. Employer’s Pecuniary Liability for Medical Charges; Liability for Medical Malpractice; Payment of Reasonable Charges; Defense for Failure to Make Payments; Penalties - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 27; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-204. Compensation Where Death or Disability Caused by Nonwork Related Injury - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 28; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-205. Board Approval of Physician’s Fees, Hospital, and Other Charges; Collection of Fees; Schedule of Charges; Filing Costs for Peer Review - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 63; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-206. Reimbursement for Costs of Medical Treatment - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-206 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-207. Employee’s Waiver of Confidentiality of Communications With Physician; Release for Medical Records and Information; Refusal to Sign Release - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-207 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-208. Certification of Managed Health Care Providers - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-208 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Method of Payment

§ 34-9-220. Period of Incapacity Preceding Payment of Compensation - No compensation shall be allowed for the first seven calendar...

§ 34-9-221. Procedure; Payment Controverted by Employer; Delinquency Charge; Enforcement - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 55; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-222. Lump Sum Payments of All or Part of Compensation Generally - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 43; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-223. Lump Sum Payments to Trustees - Whenever the board deems it expedient, any lump sum, subject...

§ 34-9-224. Payment of Compensation to Employees in Service of More Than One Employer - Whenever any employee whose injury or death is compensable under...

§ 34-9-225. Effect of Written Receipt of Widow or Widower, Minor, or Guardian Upon Liability of Employer; Determination of Obligation of Employer to Rival Claimants - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 46; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-226. Appointment of Guardian for Minor or Incompetent Claimant - History. Code 1933, § 114-421, enacted by Ga. L. 1952,...

Part 3 - Limitations on Payment

§ 34-9-240. Effect of Refusal of Suitable Employment by Injured Employee; Attempting or Refusing to Attempt Work With Restrictions - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 33; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-241. Effect of Subsequent Injury on Compensation - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 34; Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-242. Compensation for Injury Outside of State - In the event an accident occurs while the employee is...

§ 34-9-243. Effect of Payments Made When Not Due; Employer Credit or Reduction for Employer Funded Payments Pursuant to Disability Plan - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 41; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-244. Reimbursement of Provider of Disability Benefits to Person Who Subsequently Files Claim - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-244 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-245. Repayment of Overpayment by Claimant - Should the board find that a claimant has received an...

Article 7 - Compensation Schedules

§ 34-9-260. Basis and Method for Computing Compensation Generally - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the average weekly...

§ 34-9-261. Compensation for Total Disability - While the disability to work resulting from an injury is...

§ 34-9-262. Compensation for Temporary Partial Disability - Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 34-9-263, where the...

§ 34-9-263. Compensation for Permanent Partial Disability - Click to view Bodily Loss Maximum Weeks (1) Arm 225...

§ 34-9-264. Compensation for Loss of Hearing Caused by Harmful Noise; Procedure for Measuring Degree of Hearing Impairment; Eligibility for Compensation; Liability of Employer - History. Code 1933, § 114-406.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1974,...

§ 34-9-265. Compensation for Death Resulting From Injury and Other Causes; Penalty for Death From Injury Proximately Caused by Intentional Act of Employer; Payment of Death Benefits Where No Dependents Found - History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 38; Ga. L....

§ 34-9-266. Payment of Compensation for Time Loss, Disability, or Death Resulting From Hernia - In all claims for compensation for hernia resulting from injury...

Article 8 - Compensation for Occupational Disease

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 34-9-280. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: For the purposes...

§ 34-9-281. Prerequisites to Compensation for Occupational Disease - History. Code 1933, § 114-801, enacted by Ga. L. 1946,...

§ 34-9-282. Payment of Medical and Burial Expenses of Claimants - Any claimant who shall be entitled to compensation under the...

§ 34-9-283. Applicability to Occupational Diseases of Provisions of Code Section 34-9-263 Regarding Permanent Partial Industrial Disabilities - The provisions of Code Section 34-9-263 with respect to permanent...

§ 34-9-284. Liability of Last Employer; Compensation Based on Average Weekly Wage - Where compensation is payable for an occupational disease, the employer...

§ 34-9-285. Noncompensable Disease or Infirmity - Where an occupational disease is aggravated by any other disease...

§ 34-9-288. Applicability of Provisions of Chapter to Article - All of the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable...

§ 34-9-289. Exclusive Liability of Employer for Employee’s Death or Disability From Occupational Disease - Whenever an employer and employee are subject to this chapter,...

§ 34-9-291. Effect of False Representations by Employee Regarding Previous Disability From or Compensation for Occupational Disease - No compensation shall be payable for an occupational disease if...

§ 34-9-292. Payment of Expenses of Board - The total expenses of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation...

Part 2 - Medical Board

§ 34-9-310. Resolution of Medical Questions Resulting From Claims for Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-310 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-313. Power to Compel Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Records - The medical board shall have the same power to compel...

Article 9 - Subsequent Injury Trust Fund

§ 34-9-350. Purpose and Construction of Article - It is the purpose of this article to encourage the...

§ 34-9-351. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1933,...

§ 34-9-351.1. Exclusion From Eligibility for Reimbursement of Certain Self-Insured Employers - Employers which are self-insured with regard to workers’ compensation benefits...

§ 34-9-352. Creation and Authority of Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; State Treasurer as Custodian - There is established a Subsequent Injury Trust Fund which shall...

§ 34-9-353. Surety Bonds of Administrator and Custodian - The administrator and the custodian, before entering upon the performance...

§ 34-9-354. Creation and Appointment of Board of Trustees; Duties; Term of Office of Members and Chairman; Oath of Office - History. Code 1933, §§ 114-903, 114-904, enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-355. Appointment of Administrator; Administration of Article; Members of Retirement System - History. Code 1933, § 114-908, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-356. Payment of Travel Expenses of Board Members, Administrator, and Employees; per Diem Allowance of Board Members - History. Code 1933, § 114-906, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-357. Payment of Costs of Administration; Submission and Approval of Annual Budget; Audit of Funds - History. Code 1933, § 114-905, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-358. Payment of Assessments to Fund by Insurers and Self-Insurers; Calculations - The balance remaining in the fund shall be the numerator...

§ 34-9-359. Reports by Employers of Compensation and Benefits Paid; Failure to Pay Assessments - History. Code 1933, § 114-909, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-360. Reimbursement of Employer or Insurer for Subsequent Injury Compensation Payments; Amounts of and Prerequisites to Reimbursement From Fund - History. Code 1933, § 114-912, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-361. Employer’s Knowledge of Employee’s Preexisting Permanent Impairment - It shall be incumbent upon the employer to establish that...

§ 34-9-362. Notice by Employer or Insurer of Claim Against Fund; Request for a Hearing - History. Code 1933, § 114-916, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-363. Agreements for Reimbursement From Fund; Hearing by State Board of Workers’ Compensation in Absence of Agreement; Compromise Settlements - History. Code 1933, § 114-907, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...

§ 34-9-363.1. Duty to Notify Administrator of Proposed Settlement Agreements After Reimbursement Agreement Has Been Reached; Approval of Such Settlement Agreements - History. Code 1933, § 114-918, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...

§ 34-9-364. Apportionment or Denial of Reimbursement for Expenses Paid by Employer or Insurer - The administrator of the fund may apportion or deny the...

§ 34-9-365. Injuries to Which Article Is Applicable - The effective date of this article is March 23, 1977,...

§ 34-9-366. Binding of Fund to Questions Determined in Proceedings to Which It Was Not a Party - The fund shall not be bound as to any question...

§ 34-9-367. Liability of Fund for Interest or Attorney’s Fees - The Subsequent Injury Trust Fund shall not be liable for...

§ 34-9-368. Reimbursement of Self-Insured Employers or Insureds; Actuarial Study Required; Dissolution of Subsequent Injury Trust Fund - Upon the completion of all matters provided for in such...

Article 10 - Self-Insurers Guaranty Trust Fund

§ 34-9-380. Purpose of Article - It is the purpose of this article through the establishment...

§ 34-9-381. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 34-9-382. Establishment of Self-Insurers Guaranty Trust Fund; Use of Fund; Application to Be Accepted in Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-382 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-383. Membership of Board of Trustees of Fund - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-383 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-384. General Powers of Board of Trustees - The board of trustees shall possess all powers necessary and...

§ 34-9-385. Bankruptcy of Participants - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-385 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-386. Assessment of Participants; Liability of Fund and Participants for Claims; Revocation of Participant’s Authority to Be Self-Insured - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-386 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-387. Reimbursement and Security Deposit From Participant for Compensation Obligations - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-387 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-388. Reports of Participant’s Insolvency; Participant’s Audits; Review of Applications for Self-Insurance and Recommendations Thereon - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-388 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-389. State Absolved of Responsibility for Debts Incurred Under Fund - The State of Georgia shall not be responsible for any...

Article 11 - Drug-Free Workplace Programs

§ 34-9-410. Legislative Intent - It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote...

§ 34-9-411. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (7.1) “Employer member...

§ 34-9-412. Insurance Premium Discount - If an employer work organization implements a drug-free workplace program...

§ 34-9-412.1. Certification - A self-insured employer or an employer member of a group...

§ 34-9-413. Elements of Program; Applicable Confidentiality Standards - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-413 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-414. Notice of Testing; Written Policy Statement - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-414 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-415. Conduct of Testing; Types of Tests; Random Testing; Procedures for Specimen Collection and Testing; Laboratory Qualifications, Procedures, and Reports; Confirmation Tests - No report shall disclose the presence or absence of any...

§ 34-9-416. Employee Assistance Programs - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-416 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-417. Education Program on Substance Abuse - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-417 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-418. Supervisor Training on Substance Abuse - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-418 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-419. Physician-Patient Relationship Not Created; Authorized Work Rules; Applicability of Article; Medical Screening or Other Tests Authorized; Employer Not Required to Establish Program - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-419 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-420. Confidentiality of Information - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-420 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-421. Rules and Regulations - The State Board of Workers’ Compensation shall promulgate by rule...

Article 12 - Work Based Learning Employer

§ 34-9-430. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 34-9-431. Certification of Work Based Learning Employer; Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-431 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-432. Certification of Compliance - A self-insured employer or an employer member of a group...

Chapter 10 - Labor Pools

§ 34-10-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: A business entity...

§ 34-10-2. Prohibited Acts or Practices - A labor pool or work-site employer shall be prohibited from...

§ 34-10-3. Consent Form for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals; Enforcement of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 34-10-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-10-4. Penalties for Violation of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 34-10-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-10-5. Civil Action Authorized - Any person damaged by a violation of Code Section 34-10-2...

§ 34-10-6. Compliance With Other State or Federal Laws - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any...

Chapter 11 - Reserved

§ 34-11-1. Through 34-11-22 - Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 2/SB 446,...

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