Louisiana § RS 23:1165 - Additional compensation agreements; insurance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1165 — Additional compensation agreements; insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:1165. Additional compensation agreements; insurance
An employer and employee who have elected to come under the provisions of this Chapter or who may be subject thereto as provided for in R.S. 23:1034 may, by written agreement between themselves, provide for compensation in event of injury over and above the compensation to be awarded under the provisions hereof. Such additional compensation may be provided for by the employer insuring his liability therefor in any insurance company or association authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana, but the premium therefor must be paid by the employer.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:1165
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1165 cover?
Section RS 23:1165 ("Additional compensation agreements; insurance") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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