§ 34-9-431. Certification of Work Based Learning Employer; Requirements
A work based learning employer that has been certified pursuant to this Code section may be eligible for a premium discount under such employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy pursuant to Code Section 33-9-40.3. The State Board of Education shall certify to the State Board of Workers’ Compensation that a work based learning employer meets the […]
§ 34-9-389. State Absolved of Responsibility for Debts Incurred Under Fund
The State of Georgia shall not be responsible for any debts incurred as a result of the operation or administration of this fund. History. Code 1981, § 34-9-389 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 770, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 126, § 4/HB 1101.
§ 34-9-432. Certification of Compliance
A self-insured employer or an employer member of a group self-insurance fund that provides work based learning placements for one or more work based learning students substantially in accordance with Code Section 34-9-431 and that complies with all other provisions of this article required of employers in order to qualify for insurance premium discounts may […]
§ 34-9-410. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote drug-free workplaces in order that employers in this state be afforded the opportunity to maximize their levels of productivity, enhance their competitive positions in the marketplace, and reach their desired levels of success without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with work related accidents […]
§ 34-9-411. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Alcohol” means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by whatever process produced. “Chain of custody” means the methodology of tracking specified materials, specimens, or substances for the purpose of maintaining control and accountability from initial collection to final disposition for […]
§ 34-9-412. Insurance Premium Discount
If an employer work organization implements a drug-free workplace program substantially in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 34-9-413, the employer work organization shall qualify for certification for a premium discount under such employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy as provided in Code Section 33-9-40.2. History. Code 1981, § 34-9-412 , enacted by […]
§ 34-9-412.1. Certification
A self-insured employer or an employer member of a group self-insurance fund who implements a drug-free workplace program substantially in accordance with Code Section 34-9-413 and who complies with all other provisions of this article required of employers in order to qualify for insurance premium discounts shall be certified by the State Board of Workers’ […]
§ 34-9-413. Elements of Program; Applicable Confidentiality Standards
A drug-free workplace program must contain the following elements: Written policy statement as provided in Code Section 34-9-414; Substance abuse testing as provided in Code Section 34-9-415; Resources of employee assistance providers maintained in accordance with Code Section 34-9-416; Employee education as provided in Code Section 34-9-417; and Supervisor training in accordance with Code Section […]
§ 34-9-368. Reimbursement of Self-Insured Employers or Insureds; Actuarial Study Required; Dissolution of Subsequent Injury Trust Fund
The Subsequent Injury Trust Fund shall not reimburse a self-insured employer or an insurer for a subsequent injury for which a claim is made for an injury occurring after June 30, 2006. The Subsequent Injury Trust Fund shall continue to reimburse self-insured employers or insurers for claims for injuries occurring on and prior to June […]
§ 34-9-380. Purpose of Article
It is the purpose of this article through the establishment of a guaranty trust fund to provide for the continuation of workers’ compensation benefits due and unpaid, excluding penalties, fines, and attorneys’ fees assessed against a participant, when such participant becomes an insolvent self-insurer. History. Code 1981, § 34-9-380 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, […]