Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Act
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Admiralty Law
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Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Act: The Longshore and Harbor
Workers' Compensation Act is a workers' compensation scheme for
maritime workers injured on navigable waters. The law fills a gap that
exists between the Jones Act, which protects seamen, and state workers'
compensation, which cover injuries occurring within a particular state,
but not usually on navigable water. The compensation system is
administered by the Federal Department of Labor; injured workers who
qualify for coverage are entitled to disability benefits.
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Admirality Law