STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION

ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

The State Workers' Compensation Commission originated in 1914 as the State Industrial Accident Commission (Chapter 800, Acts of 1914). In 1957, it was renamed the Workmen's Compensation Commission (Chapter 584, Acts of 1957) and, as of January 1, 1986, the Workers' Compensation Commission. By enactment of the new Labor and Employment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Commission became the State Workers' Compensation Commission in 1991 (Chapter 8, Acts of 1991).

The Commission administers the Workers' Compensation Law. The Commission hears contested cases throughout the State, receives reports of accidents, and adjudicates claims for compensation arising under the law (Code Labor and Employment Article, secs. 9-301 through 9-316).

The Commission's ten members are appointed to twelve-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. The Governor names the chair.

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