Committee: Employment & Rules Author: John Parris
Date: 6-19-06 Committee Date: 7-11-06 & 7-27-06 Sponsor: Anglen and Cowan Watts
An Act
LEGISLATIVE ACT 21-06
A LEGISLATIVE ACT AMENDING LA#8-04; THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION
ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
ARTICLE 1.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
SECTION 1. TITLE AND CODIFICATION.
This Act shall be known as The Cherokee Nation Workers' Compensation Act Amendment of 2006.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE.
A. This Act amends the Workers' Compensation Act, LA 8-04 by making style changes, adding detail to the dispute resolution procedures, and changes some limits for compensation.
Table of Contents
Section 3. Definitions.
Section 4. Acknowledgment of Act.
Section 5. Insurance; Sovereign Immunity.
Section 6. Payment of Benefits.
Section 7. Employer; Power and Duties; Joint Agreements.
Section 8. Compensation as Exclusive Remedy.
Section 9. Limitations.
Section 10. False Statement or Representation.
Section II. Medical Information.
Section 12. Filing of Claim.
Section 13. Retaliation
Section 14. Right to Compensation and Medical Treatment Benefits.
Section 15. Time Limit for Filing Of Claims.
Section 16. Burden of Proof.
Section 17. Acting under Employer's Directions.
Section 18. Going To And Returning From Work.
Section 19. Injuries Occurring Outside Cherokee Nation.
Section 20. Preexisting Condition.
Section 21. Occupational Disease.
Section 26. Periodic Medical Examination Of Claimant; Effect Of Refusal Or Obstruction Of Examination Or Treatment.
Section 27. Claims Against Third Persons.
Section 28. Waiting Period; Paid Leave; Overpayments.
Section 29. Temporary Total Disability.
Section 30. Condition Permanent; Termination Of Benefits.
Section 31. Notice by Claimant of Absence From Locality.
Section 32. Death Benefits.
Section 33. Reserved.
Section 34. Reserved.
Section 35. Artificial Members.
Section 36. Soft Tissue Injuries.
Section 37. Hernia; Operation...
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