OWCP Rule Clarifies Min, Max Rates Under Longshore and Harbor Act

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has adopted new regulations that clarify how maximum and minimum compensation rates apply to claims payable under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The rule was published in the Federal Register on Thursday. OWCP said previous regulations gave little guidance on applying the maximum and minimum provisions. The final rule clarifies the department’s interpretation of the relevant statutory provisions, and gives concrete directions – including examples – on how...