WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
MISSION: To ensure that employees are eligible for the protection of Workers’ Compensation
The employees of the DeKalb County School System shall be eligible for the benefits of Workers’ Compensation as required by O.C.G.A. §34-9-100. The school system shall provide this coverage through a self-insured program. An excess of loss policy shall be purchased in the name of the DeKalb County Board of Education to limit losses to a reasonable maximum from any given accident.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 33-34-0008 — Rules re: efficient settlement of first-party property damage claims (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0001 — Workers' Compensation - Definitions (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0002 — Worker's Compensation; applicability of chapter to employers and employees-Generally (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0008 — Liability of principal contractor or subcontractor for employee injuries (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0012 — Employer's record of injuries; availability of board records; supplementary report on termination of disability; penalties; routine reports (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0015 — Procedure for settlement between parties generally; approval by board; finality of settlement; lump sum settlements (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0017 — Grounds for denial of compensation; burden of proof in establishing grounds for denial (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0019 — Penalty for false or misleading statements when obtaining or denying benefits (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0120 — Employer's duty to insure payment of compensation (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0150 — Group self-insurance funds - legislative intent (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0200 — Compensation for medical care, artificial members, and other treatment and supplies (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0201 — Employer required to maintain panel of physicians (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0203 — Employer's pecuniary liability for medical charges; liability for medical malpractice; payment of reasonable charges; defense for failure to make pay (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0222 — Lump sum payments of all or part of compensation generally (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0240 — Effect of refusal of suitable employment by injured employee; attempting or refusing to attempt work with restrictions (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0261 — Compensation for total disability (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 34-09-0262 — Compensation for temporary partial disability (Lexis)