44-5a07. Securing payment of compensation; liability exclusive. - Kansas Statutes

44-5a07

Chapter 44.--LABOR AND INDUSTRIES Article 5a.--OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES

      44-5a07.   Securing payment of compensation; liability exclusive.An employer subject to the provisions of this act shall secure thepayment of compensation in accordance with the provisions of this act inany method prescribed by the provisions of section 44-532 of the workmen'scompensation law, and such insurance or other security may be separate anddistinct from the insurance or other security under the workmen'scompensation law. Where the foregoing requirement is complied with theliability of the employer under this act shall be exclusive and in place ofany and all other civil liability whatsoever, at common law or otherwise.

      History:   L. 1953, ch. 246, § 7; July 1.