State Board of Workers' Compensation; notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee to his or her legal guardian; provide

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to required notice regarding injured peace officers, so as to provide that the State Board of Workers' Compensation shall provide for notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee to his or her legal guardian; to amend Code Section 35-1-24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to peace officers eligible for indemnification or disability compensation and notifications, so as to provide that law enforcement ag…

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Who it affects

Person with a disability

Ensures that individuals with a legal guardian receive necessary notices regarding their eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.

W-2 worker (non-union)

Clarifies that injured employees, including those with legal guardians, are to be notified of their eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Person with a disabilitydirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Ensures that individuals with a legal guardian receive necessary notices regarding their eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.
“the State Board of Workers' Compensation shall provide for notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee to his or her legal guardian”· Code Section 34-9-26
W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Clarifies that injured employees, including those with legal guardians, are to be notified of their eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.
“provide for notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee”· Code Section 34-9-26

What the Bill Does

Requires the State Board of Workers' Compensation to provide notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee's legal guardian.
Amends provisions related to peace officers eligible for indemnification or disability compensation and notifications.

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