1. The rights and remedies provided in this chapter on account of an occupational disease sustained by an employee, arising out of and in the course of the employment, are exclusive, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, of all other rights and remedies of the employee, the employees personal or legal representative, dependents or next of kin, at common law or otherwise, on account of the disease. 2. The terms, conditions and provisions of this chapter for the payment of compensation and the amount thereof for such diseases sustained or death resulting from such diseases are conclusive, compulsory and obligatory upon both employers and employees coming within the provisions of this chapter. 3. The exclusive remedy provided by this section to a principal contractor extends, with respect to any occupational disease sustained by an employee of any contractor in the performance of the contract, to every architect or engineer who performs services for the contractor or any such beneficially interested persons. 4. If an employee receives any compensation or medical benefits under this chapter, the acceptance of the compensation or benefits is in lieu of any other compensation, award or recovery against his or her employer under the laws of any other state or jurisdiction and the employee is barred from commencing any action or proceeding for the enforcement or collection of any benefits or award under the laws of any other state or jurisdiction.
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