MARADProposed Rule
Seamen's Claims: Administrative Action and Litigation
Labor & WorkplaceTransportation
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Summary
This proposed rule updates how the federal government handles legal claims and disputes involving seamen (people who work on ships). The changes aim to streamline the process for sailors to resolve workplace injuries, wage disputes, and other maritime employment issues more efficiently.
Key Points
- 1Establishes new procedures for how the government will process and handle complaints from seamen about workplace injuries, unpaid wages, and other employment disputes
- 2Affects sailors and maritime workers who work on commercial ships and vessels in U.S. waters
- 3The public has until September 3, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed changes before they become final
- 4Aims to make the dispute resolution process faster and clearer by defining specific steps the government must follow
- 5Changes may impact how maritime companies handle worker claims and what legal options are available to injured or wronged seamen
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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