Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 1927 LHWCA
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act of 1927 (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides no-fault workers compensation benefits to employees other than masters or crew members of a vessel injured in maritime employment—generally, in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel.
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Employers can obtain coverage under a standard workers compensation policy by purchasing an LHWCA coverage endorsement.
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US Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
