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The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
For many Mississippians, working on the water provides a steady source of income with which they can care for their families. Â Unfortunately, because accidents can and will happen, there will be...
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Tell Me About Arbitration Agreements
It’s there. You may not even notice it but it’s certainly there. Arbitration agreements. If you have a cell phone or a credit card, chances are that your contract contains an arbitration clause. Let’s...
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What exactly is an injury under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act?
What exactly is an injury under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act?
§ 71-3-3. Definitions
(b) "Injury" means accidental injury or accidental death arising out of and in the course of employment without regard...
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The Purpose Of The Mississippi Workers Compensation Act
What is the Purpose of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act?
The first section of the law says this: § 71-3-1. Citation; purpose; construction
(1) This chapter shall be known and cited as "Workers'...
