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Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
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Title25 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOR. |
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Chapter5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
| Article 1. General Provisions. |
| § 25-5-1. Definitions. |
| § 25-5-2. Powers and duties of Director of Industrial Relations with respect to administration of chapter generally; "director" defined. |
| § 25-5-3. Director to prepare and distribute forms, etc. |
| § 25-5-4. Reports and records of injuries for which compensation claimed. |
| § 25-5-5. Reports of settlements. |
| § 25-5-6. Circuit court clerks to report disposition of cases. |
| § 25-5-7. Supplementary reports as to initiation, cessation, etc., of compensation payments. |
| § 25-5-8. Employers' options to secure payment of compensation. |
| § 25-5-9. Pooling of employers' liabilities for qualification as self-insurers. |
| § 25-5-10. Liabilities of persons engaged in schemes, etc., to avoid liability to workers. |
| § 25-5-11.1. Employee not to be terminated solely for action to recover benefits nor for filing notice of safety rule violation. |
| § 25-5-12. Chief Justice of Supreme Court to prepare uniform rules for circuit courts. |
| § 25-5-14. Legislative findings and intent as to actions filed by injured employee against officers, etc., of same employer. |
| § 25-5-13. Applicability of chapter. |
| § 25-5-15. Safety committee. |
| § 25-5-15.1. State safety program; legislative intent; creation. |
| § 25-5-17. Severability. |
| Article 2. Compensation by Civil Action. |
| § 25-5-30. Applicability of article; article deemed extension or modification of common law. |
| § 25-5-31. Right of action for damages for injuries or death of employee. |
| § 25-5-32. Excluded defenses. |
| § 25-5-33. Applicability of Sections 25-5-31 and 25-5-32 to other claims for personal injury or death. |
| § 25-5-34. Applicability of this article and Article 3 of chapter to minors; double compensation when minor illegally employed. |
| § 25-5-36. Burden of proof as to misconduct of employee. |
| Article 3. Elective Compensation Under Contract of Employment. |
| § 25-5-50. Applicability; exemption for corporate officers; coverage for school boards, volunteer fire departments, and rescue squads; sports officials. |
| § 25-5-51. Right to compensation for injuries or death; grounds for denial of compensation. |
| § 25-5-52. Manner of compensation, etc., provided by chapter exclusive. |
| § 25-5-53. Rights and remedies of employees, etc., exclusive; civil and criminal liability of employers, etc. |
| § 25-5-54. Presumptions as to applicability and acceptance of provisions of articles. |
| § 25-5-55. Rights and powers of minors under article generally; effect of payment of awards to minors. |
| § 25-5-56. Settlements between parties. |
| § 25-5-57. Compensation for disability. |
| § 25-5-58. Effect of preexisting injuries or infirmities. |
| § 25-5-59. Waiting period for compensation; penalty for overdue compensation payments. |
| § 25-5-60. Compensation for death. |
| § 25-5-61. Persons presumed wholly dependent. |
| § 25-5-63. Total dependents - Maximum compensation. |
| § 25-5-62. Total dependents - Designated; order of compensation. |
| § 25-5-64. Partial dependents. |
| § 25-5-65. Compensation of orphans or other children. |
| § 25-5-66. Disposition of compensation upon remarriage of widow of employee who has another dependent. |
| § 25-5-67. Burial expenses. |
| § 25-5-68. Maximum and minimum weekly compensation. |
| § 25-5-69. Compensation to cease upon death or marriage of dependent; proportional benefits for dependents. |
| § 25-5-76. Liability of joint employers. |
| § 25-5-77. Expenses of medical and surgical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, medicine, etc.; medical examinations; review by ombudsman of medical services. |
| § 25-5-78. Written notice to employer of accident - Required. |
| § 25-5-79. Written notice to employer of accident - Service and contents. |
| § 25-5-80. Limitation period for claims or actions for compensation. |
| § 25-5-81. Determination of disputed compensation claims generally. |
| § 25-5-82. Compensation for death to be paid only to United States residents. |
| § 25-5-83. Commutation of compensation to lump sum payments. |
| § 25-5-84. Modification of payments. |
| § 25-5-85. Procedure for and effect of payment of compensation to court appointed trustee. |
| § 25-5-86. Remedy for default upon periodic compensation payments; exemption of compensation claims, etc., from garnishment, etc. |
| § 25-5-87. Preference of right to compensation, etc. |
| § 25-5-88. Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Commencement of action, etc. |
| § 25-5-89. Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Costs and fees. |
| § 25-5-90. Proceedings for determination of disputed claims for compensation - Attorney's fees. |
| § 25-5-91. Forwarding of copy of judgment, etc., to probate court; creation of judgment lien. |
| § 25-5-92. Discharge of lien upon judgment payable periodically. |
| § 25-5-93. Judgments discharged and marked satisfied upon proof of release or satisfaction of judgment. |
| Article 4. Compensation for Occupational Diseases. |
| § 25-5-110. Definitions. |
| § 25-5-111. Right to compensation for death or disablement. |
| § 25-5-112. Presumptions as to applicability and acceptance of provisions of article. |
| § 25-5-114. Rights and remedies of employees, etc., under article exclusive; civil and criminal liability of employers, etc. |
| § 25-5-113. Manner of compensation, etc., provided by article exclusive. |
| § 25-5-115. False written representation to employer as to previous compensation for occupational disease. |
| § 25-5-116. Which employer liable for compensation of employee; contribution. |
| § 25-5-117. Limitation period for claims or actions for compensation. |
| § 25-5-118. Rights and remedies as to exposures to hazards of occupational disease occurring prior to September 1, 1971. |
| § 25-5-119. Computation of compensation and benefits payable under article. |
| § 25-5-120. Presumptions and burden of proof as to right to compensation. |
| § 25-5-121. Settlements between parties; determination of disputed compensation claims. |
| § 25-5-122. Applicability of article. |
| § 25-5-123. Applicability of other provisions of chapter to article. |
| Article 5. Compensation for Occupational Pneumoconiosis Generally. |
| Article 6. Compensation for Pneumoconiosis of Coal Miners. |
| Article 7. Compensation for Occupational Exposure to Radiation. |
| § 25-5-190. Definitions. |
| § 25-5-191. Right to compensation for injury or death. |
| § 25-5-192. Presumptions as to applicability and acceptance of provisions of article. |
| § 25-5-193. Manner of compensation, etc., provided by article exclusive. |
| § 25-5-194. Rights and remedies of employees, etc., under article exclusive; civil and criminal liability of employers, etc. |
| § 25-5-195. False written representation to employer as to previous compensation for exposure to radiation. |
| § 25-5-196. Which employer liable for compensation of employee; contribution not required from nonliable employer. |
| § 25-5-197. Limitation period for claims or actions for compensation. |
| § 25-5-198. Rights and remedies as to exposures to hazards of radiation occurring prior to September 7, 1967. |
| § 25-5-199. Computation of compensation and benefits payable under article. |
| § 25-5-200. Presumptions and burden of proof as to right to compensation. |
| § 25-5-201. Settlements between parties; determination of disputed compensation claims. |
| § 25-5-203. Applicability of other provisions of chapter to article. |
| § 25-5-202. Applicability of article. |
| Article 8. Offenses and Penalties. |
| § 25-5-226. Solicitation of employment or acceptance of solicited employment by attorneys. |
| § 25-5-227. Solicitation of claims or representation of claimants by persons not authorized to practice law. |
| § 25-5-229. Solicitation or writing of workers' compensation insurance by insurance companies, etc., not in compliance with Code. |
| § 25-5-231. Acceptance of assignment of employee compensation claim, etc. |
| Article 9. Alabama Workmen's Compensation Self-Insurers Guaranty Association. |
| § 25-5-250. Creation; purpose; powers. |
| § 25-5-251. Membership requirements. |
| § 25-5-252. Board of directors; eligibility; length of term; vacancies; reimbursement; registered agent. |
| § 25-5-253. Bylaws. |
| § 25-5-254. Annual assessments for administration of association. |
| § 25-5-255. Insolvency fund. |
| § 25-5-256. Association subject to examination and regulation by Department of Industrial Relations. |
| § 25-5-257. Assessments deductible as business expenses. |
| Article 10. Insurance with Optional Deductibles. |
| § 25-5-270. Certain employers authorized to purchase insurance with optional deductibles. |
| § 25-5-271. Optional deductibles to be offered in policy; exception. |
| § 25-5-272. Premium reduction to be determined before application of experience modification, premium surcharge, etc. |
| § 25-5-273. Applicability. |
| Article 11. Ombudsman Program. |
| § 25-5-290. Ombudsman program, creation; purpose; members; notification of service; benefit review conferences. |
| § 25-5-291. Benefit review conferences. |
| § 25-5-292. Resolution of disputes, settlement agreements; written reports; interlocutory orders; final determinations of liability. |
| § 25-5-293. Duties of director; continuing education, accounting; recovery of expenses; advisory committees; legislative intent regarding reimbursements. |
| § 25-5-294. Communications, etc. privileged; documentation; release of records or information; penalty for obtaining information under false pretenses. |
| Article 12. Workers' Compensation Medical Services Board. |
| § 25-5-310. Definitions. |
| § 25-5-311. Workers' Compensation Medical Services Board; creation, members, functions. |
| § 25-5-313. Schedule of maximum fees. |
| § 25-5-312. Powers and duties of the board. |
| § 25-5-314. Contracts for medical services at mutually agreed rates. |
| § 25-5-315. Immunity from liability. |
| § 25-5-316. Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund; creation; management; trustee and custodian; assessments; penalties. |
| § 25-5-317. Assessment of pro rata share; disposition of unexpended balance. |
| § 25-5-318. One-time discount to small employers. |
| Article 13. Drug-free Workplace Program. |
| § 25-5-330. Legislative intent. |
| § 25-5-331. Definitions. |
| § 25-5-332. Premium discount where drug-free workplace program implemented. |
| § 25-5-333. Elements of program. |
| § 25-5-334. Notice of testing; written policy statement. |
| § 25-5-335. Types of tests; procedures for specimen collection and testing; laboratory; confirmation of tests. |
| § 25-5-336. Employee assistance program or resource file of employee assistance providers. |
| § 25-5-337. Semiannual education program; supervisor training. |
| § 25-5-338. Construction of article. |
| § 25-5-339. Confidentiality of information. |
| § 25-5-340. Department of Industrial Relations to perform administrative duties for certification of employers. |