§ 279. Records of employers; inspection; penalty for false records or reports
Every employer insured in the Government Insurance Fund shall keep a true and accurate record of the number of his employees and of the wages paid by him, and such records shall be open to inspection at any time by the Administrator and by the Commissioner of Finance. Any employer who fails to keep true […]
§ 280. Pending cases
The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all compensation cases pending at the time it takes effect.
§ 265. Government Insurance Fund
There is hereby created a fund to be known as “The Government Insurance Fund” for the purpose of insuring employers against liabilities under this chapter and of assuring to the persons entitled thereto the compensation provided by this chapter. This Fund shall consist of all premiums received and paid into the Fund, of properties and […]
§ 266. Custody of Fund; payment of compensation; investments
(a) (1) The Commissioner of Finance shall be the custodian of the Government Insurance Fund. All compensation shall be paid by him upon vouchers authorized and signed by the Administrator. The Commissioner of Finance may deposit any portion of the Government Insurance Fund not needed for immediate use in the same manner as other governmental […]
§ 267. Administrative expenses
The expenses of administering the Government Insurance Fund and operating expenses of the Workers’ Compensation Administration under this chapter, including wages of salaried employees, shall be fixed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Legislature and paid from the proceeds of the Fund, following the legal requirements for the expenditure of public funds. The […]
§ 268. Schedule of classifications; premium rates
It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Finance in the exercise of the power hereby conferred upon him to prepare a schedule of classifications according to the hazards of the occupations or industries. He shall also fix the lowest possible premium rates, including minimum premiums consistent with the establishment of a solvent Government […]
§ 269. Annual revision of classifications and premiums
On July 1, 1958, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Finance shall revise such classifications and premiums as, in his judgment, should be revised. Such revision shall be in accordance with underwriting experience and other incidental experience and available statistics in regard to the hazards and underwriting risks.
§ 255. Assignment or waiver of compensation; exemption from execution, etc.; priority as lien
No assignment of compensation, or release, sale or conveyance of compensation due or payable under this chapter shall be valid, and such compensation shall be exempt from levy, execution and attachment, which exemption shall not be waived. Compensation shall constitute a first priority lien against the assets of an employer. No agreement by any employee […]
§ 256. Administration of chapter; proceedings on claims; judicial review and enforcement of orders
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall be administered uniformly throughout the Virgin Islands by an administrator under the general supervision of the board of the Worker’s Compensation Administration. The administrator assigned to administer this chapter shall devote his full time to such duties, and in the name of the board, shall have the power […]
§ 257. Notice, by employee, of injury; report by employer
(a) By personal delivery or by mail, written notice of an accidental injury shall be given by the person injured or someone in his behalf to the employer or any of his agents within 48 hours after the injury. In the case of an occupational disease notice shall be given by the person injured or […]