Longshore Act

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (Longshore Act) is a United States federal law that provides compensation to maritime workers, such as dockworkers, shipbuilders, and harbor employees, who get injured or become ill while working on or near navigable waters. It ensures workers receive medical benefits and wage replacement regardless of fault, promoting safe working conditions by offering a consistent safety net. The law aims to support workers harmed in maritime employment and encourages employers to maintain safe work environments in maritime industries.