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One of the most dangerous occupations for Louisiana workers and others across the Gulf of Mexico is working on the high seas. The southern coast makes many maritime jobs available for both the local and inland workforce. Regardless of specific job responsibilities,...
Most employers in Louisiana are required by law to provide safe working environments for their employees and to provide workers' compensation in the case of an accident. However, mariners aren't covered under regular employment law. The Jones Act requires mariner...
The Jones Act of 1920 was a very positive piece of legislation for all merchant marines in Louisiana. It provided them with insurance coverage for workplace injuries that occur on the high seas and fall under maritime law rules. Maritime law itself differs...
The Jones Act is the workers' compensation legislation that covers injured workers out at sea while performing employment-related tasks. The law has long included those who travel the high seas working cargo ships as merchant marines along with those who have worked...
Louisiana workers who work offshore may wonder what the Jones Act is and how it relates to their employees' status. Here is a brief guide to the Jones Act. What is the Jones Act? The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, better known as the Jones Act, grants seamen the right...
If you work on a vessel, one of the greatest dangers is slipping and falling. You know that your ship may rock back and forth or move suddenly, and you are also aware that the deck may be wet or slick.It's still your employer's responsibility to reduce the risk of...
Did you know that the Jones Act is among the most widely recognized laws that helps to protect maritime workers and injured seamen? This helpful act is designed to protect your right to compensation and other benefits in case you are hurt while working at sea or in...
The Jones Act is one important protection for seamen. When you work on a barge, boat or another vessel, you may be covered by this act and be able to file a claim if you're hurt on the job.With the Jones Act, coverage for injuries may include: Reimbursement for...
Interestingly, the Jones Act has been in the news lately and has become a central item of debate in the maritime industry. The act, which is now approximately 100 years old, was designed to protect domestic commerce.Some people believe that the Jones Act does not help...
Some people question why the Jones Act is still necessary over 100 years after its conception. The president at the time, President Woodrow Wilson, created the law that evolved into what's today known as the Jones Act. It has been integral in the U.S. shipping...
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