MNO3706
Assignment 2
Due 2025
, Safety Management III B
1. Objectives of Worker’s Compensation (10 marks)
The purpose of worker’s compensation legislation is to protect both employees and
employers when accidents occur at work. Its main objectives include:
Financial Support for Employees: Injured workers are entitled to medical
treatment and wage replacement during their recovery period.
Protection of Employers: By creating a statutory compensation system,
employers are shielded from potentially expensive lawsuits filed by injured
employees.
Promotion of Workplace Safety: The system encourages companies to invest
in safer work practices, since fewer claims reduce costs.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration: Compensation schemes often include
rehabilitation services to help employees recover and return to their jobs.
Fair and Efficient Claim Resolution: The process allows claims to be handled
quickly and without complex court procedures.
Social Security Role: It acts as a safety net for workers and their families,
helping them avoid financial hardship caused by workplace injuries.
2. Who Pays Compensation? (10 marks)
Responsibility for workers’ compensation lies mainly with employers, since workplace
risks stem from the nature of employment. Key points include:
Employer Liability: Employers are legally responsible for compensating workers
injured on the job.
Insurance Mechanisms: In most systems, employers pay contributions to a
workers’ compensation insurance fund, which in turn provides benefits to injured
employees.
Assignment 2
Due 2025
, Safety Management III B
1. Objectives of Worker’s Compensation (10 marks)
The purpose of worker’s compensation legislation is to protect both employees and
employers when accidents occur at work. Its main objectives include:
Financial Support for Employees: Injured workers are entitled to medical
treatment and wage replacement during their recovery period.
Protection of Employers: By creating a statutory compensation system,
employers are shielded from potentially expensive lawsuits filed by injured
employees.
Promotion of Workplace Safety: The system encourages companies to invest
in safer work practices, since fewer claims reduce costs.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration: Compensation schemes often include
rehabilitation services to help employees recover and return to their jobs.
Fair and Efficient Claim Resolution: The process allows claims to be handled
quickly and without complex court procedures.
Social Security Role: It acts as a safety net for workers and their families,
helping them avoid financial hardship caused by workplace injuries.
2. Who Pays Compensation? (10 marks)
Responsibility for workers’ compensation lies mainly with employers, since workplace
risks stem from the nature of employment. Key points include:
Employer Liability: Employers are legally responsible for compensating workers
injured on the job.
Insurance Mechanisms: In most systems, employers pay contributions to a
workers’ compensation insurance fund, which in turn provides benefits to injured
employees.
