A workmen’s compensation policy is important coverage for organizations. It protects employers from financial liabilities suffered under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, Fatal Accidents Act, of 1855, and also under Common Law. Every organization is financially liable to compensate its employees if they suffer any physical injury due to the nature of their employment. A […]
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How to file a claim under Workmen Compensation Insurance?
A Workmen’s Compensation policy covers the financial liability of an employer when its employee suffers from any physical injury during the course of his/her employment. The policy helps the employer cover his financial liabilities as stated under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923. Hence, it is important to know how to file a claim under Workmen […]
Implication of Workmen’s compensation Act, 1923 and Factories Act, 1948,on a Business Owner.
Introduction to Workmen Compensation Act and Factories Act The Factories Act, of 1948, and the Workmen’s Compensation Act are based on the idea of improving working conditions. These Acts intend to regulate the health and safety of young persons, women, and children employed in the factories. They offer exhaustive coverage of situations where health and […]
10 Things business owners must do to comply with workmen’s compensation act, 1923 & factories act, 1948
The Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923 and Factories Act, 1948 protect the interest of the workers and also provides financial liability protection to employers. The Acts intends to improve working conditions and regulate the health and safety of young persons, women, and children employed in the factories. Workmen’s Compensation policy also pays for legal costs and […]
What is General Insurance?
Any insurance other than life insurance is called general insurance. There are certain principles that guide any insurance contract, the principle of indemnity being one of them. This principle dictates that the insured should not profit from the insurance claim, meaning the insurance contract is expected to compensate for the loss incurred by the insured, […]
Seven Exclusions of Workmen Compensation Policy
The Workmen Compensation Insurance Policy is an essential backup plan for employers. It protects them from incurring any financial liability when workers have an accident. The policy covers financial expenses arising due to physical injury, partial or total disability and occupational diseases of workers while on duty or because of their employment. It is imperative […]
How does Workman Compensation benefit an Organisation?
A workman compensation insurance policy enables an organisation or employer to cover any liability arising due to injury, disability or death of a worker or employee while at work under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923. It offers legal coverage against liability that may arise during the business. In general, most insurers also cover the claims […]
How to select the Insurer for Workers’ Compensation?
A workmen’s compensation policy provides a wide scope of coverage for the insured organization. The policy covers financial liabilities in case of physical injuries, permanent or temporary disablements and even death of the organization’s employees due to unexpected mishaps. Hence, it provides financial relief to organizations. So, deciding on the right insurer to provide the […]
What is indemnity in Workers Compensation Insurance?
The indemnity clause entitles workers to get compensation for lost wages that they are otherwise capable of earning while recovering from a work-related accidental injury/illness. In workers’ compensation insurance, ‘to indemnify’ means to make payments to the injured or sick employee or to their family members during their employment course, and as specified by the […]
What are the Statutory Requirements for Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
An employer can take Workers’ Compensation Insurance to get protection against financial uncertainties. It covers the risk of injury, disease and death of an employee at the workplace. Note that buying workman compensation insurance is not mandatory but paying workers compensation on injury is mandatory. Therefore, many manufacturers need to buy statutory requirements for Workers […]