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10/10/2022

Three Important Things to Know About Longshore Act Coverage

The intricacies and nuances of the Longshore Act can be complex and challenging to understand. From time to time, Longshore Insider pops the hood and takes a closer look at some of the most pertinent...

8/24/2020

Infographic: What is the Difference Between State Act and the Longshore Act?

All U.S. states and territories have workers’ compensation laws, commonly referred to as “state acts”, for the protection of injured of workers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act,...

5/13/2013

A Brief History of the Longshore Act: Part III

1984 to Present The Longshore Act was significantly amended again in 1984. We were (and are) still trying to sort out the concepts of status and situs that were added in 1972. Then along came the...

2/4/2011

A Short Review of Other Remedies

How about a short review of some of the coverage issues that arise between the boundaries that separate the Longshore Act from other remedies available to the injured worker? Some of these issues...

10/29/2009

What is the difference between State Act and Longshore

What Is the Difference Between State Act Comp and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act? One is state and the other is federal. Wow! That one was easy. Next!.....What? Not buying it?...