Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Maximum and Minimum Compensation Rates
workers-comp · Office of Workers' Compensation Programs · Published 2018-04-19 · Effective 2018-05-21 · 83 FR 17287
Document
Document number
2018-08133
Federal Register citation
83 FR 17287
CFR reference
20 CFR 702
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
workers-comp
Sub-agency
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Publication date
2018-04-19
Effective date
2018-05-21
Abstract
This final rule contains regulations implementing the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act's provisions on maximum and minimum amounts of compensation payable. These regulations clarify how the Department interprets and applies these provisions in accordance with several court decisions to ensure injured workers are compensated properly and insurers and employers are aware of their responsibilities. In addition, the rule implements the Act's annual compensation-adjustment mechanism for permanent total disability compensation and death benefits.