Title 34, Chapter 9, Section 23
( 34-9-23)
This chapter shall be liberally construed only for the purpose of
bringing employers and employees within the provisions of this
chapter and to provide protection for both. This chapter is
intended to provide a complete and exclusive system and procedure
for the resolution of disputes between employers and employees who
are subject to this chapter concerning accidents and injuries
arising out of and in the course of employment as defined by this
chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed and
applied impartially to both employers and employees. | 
