Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal law that was enacted to provide for those employees injured while loading or unloading vessels, or those involved in the construction or repair of ships. The longshoreman’s system is administered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), and injured workers who qualify for coverage are entitled to claim disability benefits. The Act also provides death benefits to the dependents of deceased employees.