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When used in this act, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:
(a) The term “work relief employe” shall mean any person engaged in work for any public or charitable body, corporation or institution, by direction or assignment of the State Emergency Relief Board, or a county emergency relief board, or other agency of the State Emergency Relief Board, in return for cash or commodities furnished by or through the action of the State Emergency Relief Board as unemployment relief.
(b) The term “the act to which this is a supplement” shall mean “The Workmen's Compensation Act of one thousand nine hundred and fifteen,” and all supplements and amendments thereto.
(c) The term “work relief employer” shall mean any public or charitable body, corporation or institution employing any work relief employe, as defined in subsection (a) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 77 P.S. Workers' Compensation § 444. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-77-ps-workers-compensation/pa-st-sect-77-444/
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