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Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

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A quick definition of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act:

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is a law that helps people who work in jobs related to ships and ports, like loading and unloading cargo. It gives them money if they get hurt on the job. This law applies to workers who are not seamen, but still work in maritime occupations. It is like a workers' compensation law, which means it helps workers who get hurt while doing their job.

A more thorough explanation:

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides workers' compensation benefits to individuals who work in maritime occupations, such as stevedoring and ship service. This law applies to workers who are not considered seamen.

For example, employees who are injured while working on the Outer Continental Shelf during mineral exploration and production activities may be covered by the LHWCA. Additionally, employees who are injured while working within American territorial waters and meet the definition of a "maritime worker" may also be covered.

The LHWCA is similar to other workers' compensation laws in that it provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job. However, it specifically applies to those who work in maritime occupations and are not considered seamen.

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