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Download the full text of the Act that provides for the payment of compensation to workmen for injury by accident. The Act applies to certain classes of employers and workmen in India and has been amended several times.
THE EMPLOYEE’S COMPENSATION ACT,1923. [as amended through EC(Amendment)Act,2017] PREAMBLE.- An Act to provide for the payment by certain classes of employers to their *[Employees] of compensation for injury by accident.
- Workmen Compensation Act 1923 – Definition and Scope
- Coverage Receivable Under The Workmen Compensation Act 1923
- Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 - Amount of Compensation
- Updates in The Workmen Compensation Act 1923
- When Is The Employer Not Liable to Pay Compensation?
The Workmen Compensation Act 1923 aims to provide financial compensation to employees in case they meet with an unfortunate accident while performing their duties. All employees working full-time, part-time, temporarily or casually are liable to receive financial protection under this law. It comes into effect in case they secure injuries, incapaci...
The type and extent of financial coverage as well as its applicable terms and conditions fully depend on the insurance company that is affiliated with the employer. Here are some basic things which all insurers cover: 1. Bodily or other injuries during an accident while on duty 2. Temporary disablement 3. Permanent disablement (complete or partial)...
According to Section 4 of the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923, the amount of compensation workers are liable to receive is as follows: 1. Temporary disabilities For temporary disabilities, the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 provides financial compensation of up to 25% of the concerned employee’s monthly wages. 1. Permanent total disabilities In an...
Since its inception in 1923, there have been two major changes in the Workmen Compensation Act. They are as follows: 1. In 2010, this law’s name was changed to Employee’s Compensation Act. 2. On January 3, 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Employment raised the amount on which compensation was calculated as per the Act from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 15,000. ...
As per the Act, employers are not liable to financially compensate their employees under the following circumstances: 1. Employee suffers from an injury or accident by disregarding the safety norms. 2. Injury resulting in partial or total disablement for less than three days. 3. For accidents or injuries under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Fin...
Find the full text of the act that provides for compensation to workers injured or disabled in the course of employment. The act contains sections, rules, definitions, methods of calculation, distribution and protection of compensation.
This Act provides for the payment of compensation by certain classes of employers to their employees for injury by accident. It contains provisions for the definition of terms, the employer's liability, the amount and method of compensation, the commissioners, the rules, and the schedules.
Act ID: 19238: Act Number: 8: Enactment Date: 1923-03-05: Act Year: 1923: Short Title: The WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT, 1923: Long Title: THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ...
Download the full text of the Act that provides for the payment of compensation by certain employers to their workmen for injury by accident. The Act defines the terms, scope, and procedure of workmen's compensation in India.
