Nevada § 616A.010 - Legislative declarations: Statutory construction; repudiation of common law; basis of provisions; balanced interpretation required
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§ 616A.010. Legislative declarations: Statutory construction; repudiation of common law; basis of provisions; balanced interpretation required
The Legislature hereby determines and declares that: 1. The provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS must be interpreted and
construed to ensure the quick and efficient payment of compensation to employees who
are injured or disabled at a reasonable cost to the employers who are subject to the
provisions of those chapters; 2. A claim for compensation filed pursuant to the provisions of chapters 616A to 616D,
inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS must be decided on its merit and not according to the principle of common law that
requires statutes governing workers' compensation to be liberally construed because
they are remedial in nature; 3. The provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS are based on a renunciation
of the rights and defenses of employers and employees recognized at common law; and 4. For the accomplishment of these purposes, the provisions of chapters 616A to 617,
inclusive, of NRS must not be interpreted or construed broadly or liberally in favor
of an employee who is injured or disabled or the dependents of the employee, or in
such a manner as to favor the rights and interests of an employer over the rights
and interests of an employee who is injured or disabled or his or her dependents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 616A.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 616A.010 cover?
Section 616A.010 ("Legislative declarations: Statutory construction; repudiation of common law; basis of provisions; balanced interpretation required") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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