Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

2006—Pub. L. 109–435 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “An employee other than a Postal Service employee” for “An employee”, and added subsec. (b).

1974—Pub. L. 93–416 substituted “14 days” for “21 days”.

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–416 effective Sept. 7, 1974, and applicable to any injury or death occurring on or after Sept. 7, 1974, see section 28(a) of Pub. L. 93–416, set out as a note under section 8101 of this title.