Workmen Compensation

Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 Compliance

Fulfill your legal obligation to provide financial security to employees and their families in case of work-related injury or death.

Introduction and Value Proposition

The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, is a crucial social security law that provides financial protection to employees and their dependents in the event of a work-related injury, disability, or death. For employers, it represents a strict liability to compensate affected workers, regardless of fault. Navigating the complex calculation of compensation, managing claims, and interacting with Commissioners can be challenging and emotionally charged. PCS provides expert advisory and claims management services, ensuring you meet your obligations compassionately and compliantly, thereby protecting your employees and your business from financial uncertainty.

Why Choose PCS?

● Compassionate Expertise: We handle sensitive situations with empathy while ensuring rigorous legal compliance.

● Financial Accuracy: Our precise calculations ensure fair compensation and protect you from overpayment or penalties.

● Dispute Mitigation: Proper claims management reduces the risk of costly and lengthy litigation.

Key Challenges We Solve

● Complex Calculations: Difficulty in accurately calculating the compensation amount based on age, wages, and the nature of disability.

● Claims Management: Lack of expertise in managing the end-to-end claims process, from reporting to disbursement.

● Legal Compliance: Risk of non-compliance with reporting requirements and compensation payment deadlines.

● Dispute Resolution: Exposure to litigation and higher compensation awards due to incorrect claim handling.

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Compensation Calculation

Expert computation of the compensation payable for death, permanent total disablement, permanent partial disablement, and temporary disablement.

Claims Management

End-to-end support in managing the claims process, including documentation, filing, and liaison with the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation.

Advisory on Liability

Guidance on employer liability, including cases where compensation is not payable (e.g., due to employee intoxication).

Stipend Compliance

Expert support for Act compliance and assessment of apprenticeship obligations.

Liaison with Authorities

End-to-end management of apprentice contract documentation and approvals.

Compliance Audits

Internal audits of apprenticeship programs to identify and fix compliance gaps.

Frequently asked questions:

When is an employer liable to pay compensation?

An employer is liable if a personal injury is caused to a workman by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.
What is the formula for calculating compensation?

It is a percentage of monthly wages multiplied by a relevant factor based on the employee's age and the nature of disability (e.g., 50% of monthly wages x relevant factor for death).
Are all employees covered under this Act?

The Act covers workmen, which includes many but not all categories of employees. We can advise on the specific applicability to your workforce.

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