Workplace safety is a crucial thing for both employees and employers. A safe work environment is important to avoid accidents, illnesses, and injuries at the workplace. Workers’ Compensation is a vital safety net that provides financial support to employees who are injured or become ill while on the job. Workplace safety can help employers to […]
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Can I sue my employer for not having worker’s compensation?
The Workmen Compensation Act, of 1923 provides for the payment of compensation to workmen and their dependents in case the workmen get injured or die in workplace accidents or contract an occupational illness during the course of employment. As per the provisions of the Act, the employer is liable to pay compensation to the workmen […]
Workmen Compensation Act vs. Employee Compensation Act – Key Differences
The major differences between the Workmen Compensation Act (1923) and the Employee Compensation Act are as follows: Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 Employee Compensation Act The insured party is called workman or workmen in the act The insured party is called employee or employees in the act Clerks were not considered to as workmen and thus, […]