§ 991. Rules and regulations regarding prompt compliance; hearings; penalties; occupational dis...
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 77 P.S. Workers’ Compensation
77 P.S. § 991
§ 991. Rules and regulations regarding prompt compliance; hearings; penalties; occupational disease services
(b) If it appears that there has not been compliance with this act or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder the department may, on its own motion give notice to any persons involved in such apparent noncompliance and schedule a hearing for the purpose of determining whether there has been compliance. The notice of hearing shall contain a statement of the matter to be considered.
(i) Employers and insurers may be penalized a sum not exceeding ten per centum of the amount awarded and interest accrued and payable: Provided, however, That such penalty may be increased to fifty per centum in cases of unreasonable or excessive delays. Such penalty shall be payable to the same persons to whom the compensation is payable.
Credits
1915, June 2, P.L. 736, No. 338, art. IV, § 435, added 1972, Feb. 8, P.L. 25, No. 12, § 3. Amended 1972, Oct. 17, P.L. 930, No. 223, § 5; 1996, June 24, P.L. 350, No. 57, § 18.1, effective in 60 days.
77 P.S. § 991, PA ST 77 P.S. § 991
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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