Section 23.30.022. False statements by employee.

An employee who knowingly makes a false statement in writing as to the employee's physical condition in response to a medical inquiry, or in a medical examination, after a conditional offer of employment may not receive benefits under this chapter if
        (1) the employer relied upon the false representation and this reliance was a substantial factor in the hiring; and
        (2) there was a causal connection between the false representation and the injury to the employee.

Authorities

23.30.055

Notes

Implemented As

8 AAC 45.050

References

8 AAC 45.050
8 AAC 45.510
8 AAC 45.522
AS 23.30.055 Exclusiveness of liability.

History

(Sec. 5 ch 79 SLA 1988; am Sec. 1 ch 45 SLA 1997)