Change 1 Article Choose an article 27-1-101. "Manufacturing establishment" defined; "person" defined. 27-1-102. Doors at public places to open outward; handrails on stairs; enforcement. 27-1-103. Safety devices on elevators and machinery. 27-1-104. Mines and interstate railroads exempt. 27-1-105. Employees' contract releasing employer from personal injury liability void. 27-1-106. Certain nonresident employers required to post bond; exceptions. 27-1-107. Nonresident employers to post bond; penalty. 27-1-108. Penalties generally. 27-1-109. Prosecution of violations. 27-1-110. State rehabilitation council; membership; chairman. 27-1-111. Duties of council and department. 27-1-112. Authority of council to receive gifts, grants or donations. 27-1-113. Employer immunity for disclosure of certain employee information; rebuttal of presumption. 27-1-114. Temporary employment fees. 27-1-115. State directory of new hires; requirements; exceptions; definitions. 27-1-116. Business relationship between franchisors and 27-1-117. Portable benefit accounts. 27-2-101. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-102. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-103. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-104. Duties of department of workforce services. 27-2-105. Report to governor; statistics and information required. 27-2-106. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-107. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-108. Right of entry. 27-2-109. Examination of witnesses. 27-2-110. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-111. Repealed By Laws 2002, Ch. 100, § 4. 27-2-112. Sale of office publications; exception. 27-2-113. Sale of office publications; limitation on charges. 27-2-114. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-3-101. Short title. 27-3-102. Definitions generally. 27-3-103. "Employer" defined; qualifications; employment services in other states included. 27-3-104. "Employment" defined; generally; exceptions. 27-3-105. "Employment" defined; employment for state, and other organizations; exceptions. 27-3-106. "Employment" defined; employment outside United 27-3-107. "Agricultural labor" defined; "farm" defined; 27-3-108. Services excluded from scope of employment. 27-3-109. Amendment and repeal; vested rights denied. 27-3-201. Establishment and composition of unemployment compensation fund. 27-3-202. Administration of fund. 27-3-203. Discontinuance or nonmaintenance of fund; disposition of assets. 27-3-204. Withdrawal funds credited to federal unemployment trust fund. 27-3-205. Employment security administration account. 27-3-206. Replacement of certain funds; how implemented; reports. 27-3-207. Employment security revenue account. 27-3-208. Advances from federal unemployment trust fund. 27-3-209. State unemployment insurance trust fund established. 27-3-210. Repealed By Laws 2002, Ch. 100, § 4. 27-3-211. Employment support fund established. 27-3-301. Definitions. 27-3-302. Payment; liability. 27-3-303. Weekly amount; computation; payment. 27-3-304. Maximum payment. 27-3-305. Disclosure of child support obligations 27-3-306. Eligibility requirements; waiver or amendment 27-3-307. Eligibility when enrolled in approved training program; standards for training program approval. 27-3-308. Services excluded for eligibility. 27-3-309. Eligibility of aliens; standard of proof required. 27-3-310. Eligibility after receiving worker's compensation. 27-3-311. Disqualifications from entitlement; grounds; forfeiture. 27-3-312. Determination of suitable work. 27-3-313. Other grounds for disqualification. 27-3-314. Extended benefit period; state "on" and "off" indicators; notice. 27-3-315. When individual deemed exhaustee; matters excluded from determination of regular benefits. 27-3-316. Applicability of regular claim and payment provisions to extended benefits; determination of amount. 27-3-317. Eligibility for extended benefits; exceptions; qualifications. 27-3-318. Payment of benefits accrued by deceased. 27-3-319. Waiver agreements void; exception; assignments void; exemption from levy. 27-3-320. Benefit withholding for federal income taxes; 27-3-321. Disclosure of supplemental nutrition assistance 27-3-401. Filing notice and electronic communications. 27-3-402. Determination; generally; referral to special examiner; redetermination; notice; appeal. 27-3-403. Determination; disputed claims; hearing; decision; notice. 27-3-404. Determination; review by commission; disposition; notice; reconsideration. 27-3-405. Conduct of hearing or appeal; consolidation of claims; record; witness expenses. 27-3-406. Determinations deemed conclusive; matters of law binding; limiting actions. 27-3-407. Right to judicial review; appeal to supreme court; entry of order by commission. 27-3-408. Right of department and commission to notice and representation; fees; access to records. 27-3-409. Payment of benefits upon determination; repayment of overpaid benefits; penalty. 27-3-501. Definitions. 27-3-502. Determination of employer and employment; 27-3-503. Payment; base rate; failure to pay; rate 27-3-504. Separate employer's accounts; charging of accounts; when accounts not charged. 27-3-505. Adjustment for noncharged and ineffectively 27-3-506. Notice of rates and charges; relief, review or redetermination. 27-3-507. Person acquiring trade of employing unit; transfer of experience and assignment of rates. 27-3-508. Rates for joint ventures. 27-3-509. Election of substitute payments by certain 27-3-510. Delinquencies; interest to be charged; deposit; 27-3-511. Delinquencies; lien; foreclosure; notice and hearing; satisfaction and release; remedies not exclusive. 27-3-512. Priority over other claims under receivership. 27-3-513. Prevention of collection prohibited. 27-3-514. Action for recovery of payments under protest; procedure. 27-3-515. Adjustment or refund for erroneous collection; 27-3-516. Incremental bond for impact industries. 27-3-517. Electronic delivery of information. 27-3-601. Unemployment insurance commission created; 27-3-602. Powers and duties of unemployment insurance commission; personnel. 27-3-603. Confidentiality of information. 27-3-604. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-3-605. Responsibilities of department of workforce services. 27-3-606. Department duties regarding unemployment and reemployment. 27-3-607. Cooperation by department with federal, state 27-3-608. Agreements by department with other states, federal government and foreign governments authorized. 27-3-609. Legal representation in civil and criminal actions. 27-3-610. Establishment of fee schedule and payment for certain services. 27-3-611. Maintenance of records by department; procedures. 27-3-701. Financing of contributions or waiver of rights by employees. 27-3-702. Obtaining benefits by fraud; disqualification of benefits; penalties. 27-3-703. Fraud by employing unit; refusal to furnish 27-3-704. General penalty. 27-3-705. Improper filing of claims; penalties. 27-3-706. Experience rating manipulation; penalties. 27-3-801. Definitions. 27-3-802. Participation in the short time compensation program; director approval. 27-3-803. Approval of a short time compensation plan. 27-3-804. Effective date and duration of the short time compensation plan. 27-3-805. Modification of an approved short time compensation plan. 27-3-806. Revocation of short time compensation plan approval. 27-3-807. Eligibility for short time compensation benefits. 27-3-808. Benefits. 27-3-809. Charging short time compensation benefits. 27-3-810. Extended benefits. 27-3-811. Reporting requirements. 27-4-101. Semimonthly payments required; method of 27-4-102. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, § 2. 27-4-103. Semimonthly payments required; penalty. 27-4-104. Payment of employee quitting or discharged and suit for wages; generally. 27-4-105. Payment of employee quitting or discharged and suit for wages; penalty. 27-4-106. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution of certain suits prohibited; generally. 27-4-107. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution 27-4-108. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution of certain suits prohibited; prima facie evidence. 27-4-109. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution 27-4-110. Assignments of wages; acceptance by employer; filing. 27-4-111. Assignments of wages; consent of marital spouse required. 27-4-112. Assignments of wages; certain banks exempt from assignment provisions. 27-4-113. Contracts for alien labor; when unenforceable. 27-4-114. Contracts for alien labor; measure of recovery; defenses. 27-4-115. Contracts for alien labor; third party receiving pay for alien's labor prohibited. 27-4-116. Employee not liable for dishonored check; penalty. 27-4-201. Definitions. 27-4-202. Minimum wage rates. 27-4-203. Record of work of employees required. 27-4-204. Liability for unpaid minimum wage; suit for collection. 27-4-301. Definitions. 27-4-302. Prohibition on paying employees less for same work. 27-4-303. Liability of employer generally; liquidated damages; individual and group actions; assignment of claim. 27-4-304. Penalty for violations. 27-4-401. Short title. 27-4-402. Definitions. 27-4-403. Prevailing hourly wage on public works projects; transportation of materials; exception for trainees. 27-4-404. Director to investigate complaints; rules and regulations. 27-4-405. Duty of public authority to ascertain wage rate for public works; requirement as to call for bids. 27-4-406. Wage rate to be filed with director and mailed to employers and certain employees. 27-4-407. Objection to rates filed; hearing; ruling; judicial review. 27-4-408. Director's finding final unless reviewed; 27-4-409. Hearing procedure. 27-4-410. Records of contractors. 27-4-411. Workman's right to recover difference in wages. 27-4-412. Penalty for violations. 27-4-413. Inapplicability and exemptions. 27-4-501. Definitions. 27-4-502. Claims for unpaid wages; anti-retaliation. 27-4-503. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, §2. 27-4-504. Investigation and determination of unpaid wage claims; hearing; orders; collection of unpaid wages. 27-4-505. County attorney to assist in collection of unpaid wages. 27-4-506. Limitation on attempts to make payment of wages collected; unclaimed wages. 27-4-507. Tips and gratuities; unlawful to pay lower wage 27-4-508. Agreements for reciprocal enforcement; of claim to another state. 27-5-101. State and county employees; overtime compensation. 27-5-102. Working day; mines generally. 27-5-103. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-104. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-105. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-106. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-107. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-108. Punitive action prohibited; penalty. 27-5-109. Definitions. 27-5-110. Penalties. 27-6-101. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-102. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-103. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-104. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-105. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-106. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-107. Children; proof of age required; prohibited employment. 27-6-108. Children; proof of age required; inspection and form. 27-6-109. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 182, § 2. 27-6-110. Children; hours of labor. 27-6-111. Children; employment during school prohibited. 27-6-112. Children; prohibition of employment in certain occupations. 27-6-113. Children; penalty for violations. 27-6-114. Employment of children under 16 in amusement, immoral or dangerous pursuits forbidden; exceptions. 27-6-115. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-116. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 137, § 2. 27-7-101. Policy of state; organized labor permitted. 27-7-102. Issuance of injunctions limited by public policy. 27-7-103. Acts not subject to be enjoined. 27-7-104. Unlawful combination or conspiracy not grounds for injunction. 27-7-105. Hearing prerequisite for injunction; temporary restraining orders. 27-7-106. Injunction to include only specific acts. 27-7-107. Limitation on liability of officers, members or organizations. 27-7-108. Right to work; definitions. 27-7-109. Right to work; membership in labor organization not required. 27-7-110. Right to work; abstention from membership in labor organization not required. 27-7-111. Right to work; payment or nonpayment of dues not required. 27-7-112. Right to work; connection with or approval by labor organization not required. 27-7-113. Right to work; misdemeanor to impose or try to impose prohibited requirements; civil liability. 27-7-114. Right to work; injunction against prohibited conduct. 27-7-115. Right to work; penalties. 27-8-101. Licenses required; fees; posting. 27-8-102. Termination and cost of license. 27-8-103. Bond of licensee. 27-8-104. Revocation of license; complaint; hearing. 27-8-105. Licensed agencies to maintain registers. 27-8-106. Registration fee. 27-8-107. Fraudulent notices or advertisements, and false information or promises prohibited. 27-8-108. Duty of department to file complaints of violations; duty to enforce. 27-8-109. Department of workforce services to account. 27-8-110. Free employment bureaus and university placement services excepted. 27-8-111. Penalty. 27-9-101. Short title. 27-9-102. Definitions. 27-9-103. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-9-104. Powers and duties of department of employment. 27-9-105. Discriminatory and unfair employment practices enumerated; limitations. 27-9-106. Filing of complaint; determination; appeal for hearing. 27-9-107. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, § 2. 27-9-108. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, § 2. 27-10-101. Definitions. 27-10-102. Right to collective bargaining and representation by bargaining agent. 27-10-103. Selection of exclusive bargaining agent by majority; withdrawal of agent by majority. 27-10-104. Obligation of city, town or county to meet with agent after written notice; written contract of agreement. 27-10-105. When issues to be submitted to arbitration. 27-10-106. Selection of arbitrators. 27-10-107. Arbitration procedure. 27-10-108. Collective bargaining contract; duration of contract. 27-10-109. Notice of request for bargaining prior to day on which money can be appropriated. 27-11-101. Short title. 27-11-102. Declaration of policy. 27-11-103. Definitions. 27-11-104. Occupational health and safety commission; generally. 27-11-105. Occupational health and safety commission; powers and duties of commission and department. 27-11-106. Enforcement and administration. 27-11-107. Penalty. 27-11-108. Right of entry and inspection; consultation with employees; penalty for giving advance notice. 27-11-109. Investigation of violations; proceedings; confidentiality of trade secrets. 27-11-110. Injunction; bond; effect on sovereign immunity. 27-11-111. Variances. 27-11-112. Investigation of health and safety charges and complaints. 27-11-113. Physical examination of employees; religious exemption. 27-11-114. Limitations. 27-12-101. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-102. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-103. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-104. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-105. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-106. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-107. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-108. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-109. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-110. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-201. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-202. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-203. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-204. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-205. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-206. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-207. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-208. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-301. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-302. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-303. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-304. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-305. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-306. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-307. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-401. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-402. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-403. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-404. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-405. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-406. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-407. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-408. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-409. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-410. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-411. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-412. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-501. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-502. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-503. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-504. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-505. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-506. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-507. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-508. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-509. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-510. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-511. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-512. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-601. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-602. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-603. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-604. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-605. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-606. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-607. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-608. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-609. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-610. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-611. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-612. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-613. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-614. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-615. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-616. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-617. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-618. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-701. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-702. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-703. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-704. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-705. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-706. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-801. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-802. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-803. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-804. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-805. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-13-101. Definitions. 27-13-102. Powers and duties; rules and regulations. 27-13-103. Programs; funding. 27-14-101. Short title; statement of intent. 27-14-102. Definitions. 27-14-103. Repealed by Laws 1991, ch. 190, § 2. 27-14-104. Exclusive remedy as to employer; nonliability 27-14-105. Action against third party; notice; 27-14-106. Minor employee to be free of any legal disability. 27-14-107. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 121, § 3. 27-14-108. Extrahazardous industries, employments, occupations; enumeration; definitions; optional coverage. 27-14-109. Collective system for county governments or county governmental entities. 27-14-110. Student learner agreements. 27-14-201. Rates and classifications; rate surcharge. 27-14-202. Premium payments; payroll reports; department 27-14-203. Failure of employer to make payments; interest; lien; injunction; nonexclusive remedies. 27-14-204. Coverage of out-of-state injuries; filing. 27-14-205. State contributions; presumed pay of specified employees. 27-14-206. Public contract work; coverage procedure; responsibility on private contracts. 27-14-207. Employer registration required; person 27-14-301. Applicability of provisions; reciprocity. 27-14-302. Required reporting; security required for certain nonresident employers. 27-14-303. Contract with nonresident conditioned upon compliance. 27-14-304. Return of deposit to nonresident employer after cessation of operations. 27-14-305. Secretary of state designated agent for service of process. 27-14-306. Extraterritorial applicability of provisions; reciprocity. 27-14-307. Penalty for failure to post bond. 27-14-401. Medical, hospital and ambulance expenses; 27-14-402. Payment for artificial replacement. 27-14-403. Awards generally; method of payment. 27-14-404. Temporary total disability; benefits; 27-14-405. Permanent partial disability; benefits; schedule; permanent disfigurement; disputed ratings. 27-14-406. Permanent total disability; benefits. 27-14-407. Forfeiture of benefits due to unsanitary or injurious practice. 27-14-408. Vocational rehabilitation; application; 27-14-501. Report by health care provider accepting cases; 27-14-502. Employee's injury report to employer and 27-14-503. Statute of limitations. 27-14-504. Amendment of employee's injury report. 27-14-505. Tolling of statute of limitations while persons under disability. 27-14-506. Employer's injury report; penalty for failure to report. 27-14-507. Employer required to post notice. 27-14-508. Blank form supplied by director; instructions 27-14-509. Autopsy may be required; procedure. 27-14-510. Misrepresentations or false statements; failure of employer to establish account or furnish payroll report. 27-14-511. Recovery of benefits paid by mistake or fraud. 27-14-601. Payment or denial of claim by division; notice; 27-14-602. Contested cases generally. 27-14-603. Burden of proof; required proof of circumstances; coronary conditions; hernia. 27-14-604. Examination by impartial health care provider; costs; report by nonresident provider. 27-14-605. Application for modification of benefits; time limitation; grounds; termination of case; exceptions. 27-14-606. Determination and awards are administrative 27-14-607. Rights of director to defend against claim; no waiver. 27-14-608. Attorney fees; penalty for violation. 27-14-609. Periodic review of temporary total award; 27-14-610. Health care providers required to testify; refusal; privilege inapplicable. 27-14-611. Administrative determination for compensation; copies to employer and auditor; warrants for payment. 27-14-612. Appeal by employee; costs. 27-14-613. Appeal by employer; stay of award. 27-14-614. Direct appeal by director from any order; stay of execution; costs. 27-14-615. Appointment of attorneys for court proceedings; fees. 27-14-616. Medical commission; hearing panels; creation; membership; duties; rulemaking. 27-14-701. Worker's compensation account established; 27-14-702. No garnishment, attachment or execution on unpaid award. 27-14-703. Disclosure of child support obligations 27-14-704. Worker's compensation revenue bonds; department 27-14-801. Duties of director. 27-14-802. Rulemaking power; fees; state's average wages; 27-14-803. Investigatory powers; examination of employer's records; subpoenas. 27-14-804. Statistical compilation; annual report and projection; additional reporting requirements. 27-14-805. Confidentiality of information; unlawful disclosure; exception. 27-14-806. Experience rating manipulation; penalties. 27-14-901. Short title. 27-14-902. Cancer screenings for firefighters; requirements. 27-15-101. Definitions. 27-15-102. Presumption of occupational disability; applicability; exceptions. 27-15-103. Presumption rebuttal.
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27-11-102. Declaration of policy.
(a) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Wyoming, that the primary purposes of this act are:
(i) That the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases and abiding by rules and regulations are the responsibility of both the employer and the employee;
(ii) To help and assist employers and employees in accident and occupational disease prevention through educational means, which shall be made available to all industries, businesses, employees, employee groups and associations;
(iii) The commission shall furnish consultant services on development of safety programs, procedures and training services for employees, supervisors and groups;
(iv) Commission members and its employees shall be neutral in labor management relations in carrying out the provisions of this act;
(v) Enforcement shall be used only to obtain compliance with the act and the rules and regulations established by the commission;
(vi) It is also the purpose of this act to include everyone who works in private or public employment or is self-employed; except that in the case of self-employed persons in agriculture, its purpose shall be limited to education.
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27-11-102. Declaration of policy.
(a) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Wyoming, that the primary purposes of this act are:
(i) That the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases and abiding by rules and regulations are the responsibility of both the employer and the employee;
(ii) To help and assist employers and employees in accident and occupational disease prevention through educational means, which shall be made available to all industries, businesses, employees, employee groups and associations;
(iii) The commission shall furnish consultant services on development of safety programs, procedures and training services for employees, supervisors and groups;
(iv) Commission members and its employees shall be neutral in labor management relations in carrying out the provisions of this act;
(v) Enforcement shall be used only to obtain compliance with the act and the rules and regulations established by the commission;
(vi) It is also the purpose of this act to include everyone who works in private or public employment or is self-employed; except that in the case of self-employed persons in agriculture, its purpose shall be limited to education.
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