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An employee experiences a temporary partial disablement. According to the information, what compensation is the employee entitled to during the period of treatment?
An employee experiences a temporary partial disablement. According to the information, what compensation is the employee entitled to during the period of treatment?
- No compensation (correct)
- 60% of wages
- 25% of wages
- 50% of wages multiplied by the age factor
An employee suffers a permanent total disablement. How is the compensation calculated, according to the information provided?
An employee suffers a permanent total disablement. How is the compensation calculated, according to the information provided?
- 25% of wages multiplied by the age factor or Rs. 1,00,000, whichever is more.
- 50% of wages multiplied by the age factor or Rs. 1,20,000, whichever is more.
- 60% of wages multiplied by the age factor or Rs. 1,40,000, whichever is less.
- 60% of wages multiplied by the age factor or Rs. 1,40,000, whichever is more. (correct)
What is the significance of Schedule I in the context of disablement compensation?
What is the significance of Schedule I in the context of disablement compensation?
- It lists partial disablements with loss of earning capacity.
- It lists workmen entitled to Railway compensation.
- It lists total disablements with loss of earning capacity. (correct)
- It lists occupational diseases.
An employee dies due to a workplace accident. What compensation is provided?
An employee dies due to a workplace accident. What compensation is provided?
What kind of disablement reduces the earning capacity of the worker in every employment he was capable of before the accident?
What kind of disablement reduces the earning capacity of the worker in every employment he was capable of before the accident?
If an employee is receiving ex gratia compensation from multiple sources, what is the maximum limit for the aggregate relief?
If an employee is receiving ex gratia compensation from multiple sources, what is the maximum limit for the aggregate relief?
Which of the following individuals are covered under the provisions discussed?
Which of the following individuals are covered under the provisions discussed?
An employee, under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, sustains an injury at work. Under what circumstance(s) would compensation NOT be payable?
An employee, under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, sustains an injury at work. Under what circumstance(s) would compensation NOT be payable?
Which of the following scenarios best describes an accident that 'arises out of and in the course of employment,' as required for compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
Which of the following scenarios best describes an accident that 'arises out of and in the course of employment,' as required for compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
Under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, what is included when calculating an employee's wages for compensation purposes?
Under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, what is included when calculating an employee's wages for compensation purposes?
An accident occurs at a factory where an employee disregards safety instructions, resulting in injury. According to the Employee's Compensation Act, which condition must be met for the employee to be denied compensation?
An accident occurs at a factory where an employee disregards safety instructions, resulting in injury. According to the Employee's Compensation Act, which condition must be met for the employee to be denied compensation?
What is the primary objective of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
What is the primary objective of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an 'accident' under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an 'accident' under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
Under what condition is compensation payable to a 'railway servant' as defined by the Railways Act, 1989, according to the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
Under what condition is compensation payable to a 'railway servant' as defined by the Railways Act, 1989, according to the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923?
What mechanism does the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, employ to ensure its proper implementation?
What mechanism does the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, employ to ensure its proper implementation?
If a workman experiences a temporary partial disablement, they will receive compensation equivalent to 60% of their wages during the period of treatment.
If a workman experiences a temporary partial disablement, they will receive compensation equivalent to 60% of their wages during the period of treatment.
In cases of death, the compensation is calculated as 60% of wages multiplied by the age factor or Rs. 1,40,000, whichever is more.
In cases of death, the compensation is calculated as 60% of wages multiplied by the age factor or Rs. 1,40,000, whichever is more.
A workman who is temporarily unable to perform their duties in any type of work due to an accident is considered to have a temporary total disablement.
A workman who is temporarily unable to perform their duties in any type of work due to an accident is considered to have a temporary total disablement.
The aggregate relief provided to a workman through various compensation sources is subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakh.
The aggregate relief provided to a workman through various compensation sources is subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakh.
Under the Workmen Compensation Act, apprentices selected under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961 are not covered.
Under the Workmen Compensation Act, apprentices selected under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961 are not covered.
The Employee's Compensation Act of 1923 mandates compensation for all injuries sustained by employees, regardless of the cause or duration of disablement.
The Employee's Compensation Act of 1923 mandates compensation for all injuries sustained by employees, regardless of the cause or duration of disablement.
Under the Employee's Compensation Act, 'wages' include contributions made by the employer to the employee's Provident Fund.
Under the Employee's Compensation Act, 'wages' include contributions made by the employer to the employee's Provident Fund.
For an injury to be compensable under the Employee's Compensation Act, the accident must not only occur during the course of employment but also arise directly from the nature of that employment.
For an injury to be compensable under the Employee's Compensation Act, the accident must not only occur during the course of employment but also arise directly from the nature of that employment.
Under the Employee's Compensation Act, any individual or entity acting as a managing agent for an employer is considered an employer for the purposes of the Act.
Under the Employee's Compensation Act, any individual or entity acting as a managing agent for an employer is considered an employer for the purposes of the Act.
An intentional act that results in an injury is considered an 'accident' under the Employee's Compensation Act, entitling the injured employee to compensation.
An intentional act that results in an injury is considered an 'accident' under the Employee's Compensation Act, entitling the injured employee to compensation.
The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, formerly known as the ______, aims to protect specific employee categories from employment-related risks.
The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, formerly known as the ______, aims to protect specific employee categories from employment-related risks.
According to the Employee’s Compensation Act, the term '______' refers to any event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, even if it involves negligence on the part of the worker.
According to the Employee’s Compensation Act, the term '______' refers to any event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, even if it involves negligence on the part of the worker.
Compensation is payable under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 if a personal injury to a workman lasts for more than ______ days.
Compensation is payable under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 if a personal injury to a workman lasts for more than ______ days.
According to the act, compensation is not payable if the event is attributable to the influence of ______ or ______ at the time of the accident.
According to the act, compensation is not payable if the event is attributable to the influence of ______ or ______ at the time of the accident.
Under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, '______' includes any form of payment, whether expressed in monetary terms or convertible to monetary terms, but specifically excludes items like traveling allowance.
Under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, '______' includes any form of payment, whether expressed in monetary terms or convertible to monetary terms, but specifically excludes items like traveling allowance.
A temporary partial disablement involves reducing the earning capacity of a worker in ______ of the employments they were capable of performing at the time of the accident.
A temporary partial disablement involves reducing the earning capacity of a worker in ______ of the employments they were capable of performing at the time of the accident.
For cases of total permanent disablement, compensation is calculated as 60% of wages multiplied by an ______ factor.
For cases of total permanent disablement, compensation is calculated as 60% of wages multiplied by an ______ factor.
The aggregate of relief paid through different sources of workmen compensation is subject to a ceiling of ______ lakh.
The aggregate of relief paid through different sources of workmen compensation is subject to a ceiling of ______ lakh.
The Act's regulations extend not only to regular employees but also to pre-working post trainees and ______ selected under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961.
The Act's regulations extend not only to regular employees but also to pre-working post trainees and ______ selected under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961.
In cases of death due to a work-related incident, the compensation is equivalent to 50% of wages multiplied by the age factor or ______ Rupees, whichever is more.
In cases of death due to a work-related incident, the compensation is equivalent to 50% of wages multiplied by the age factor or ______ Rupees, whichever is more.
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Partial Disablement
Partial Disablement
Reduces earning capacity in some jobs.
Total Disablement
Total Disablement
Incapacitates a worker from ALL types of work.
Temporary Partial Disablement
Temporary Partial Disablement
Reduces earning capacity temporarily.
Permanent Partial Disablement
Permanent Partial Disablement
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Temporary Total Disablement
Temporary Total Disablement
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Permanent Total Disablement
Permanent Total Disablement
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Schedules I-IV
Schedules I-IV
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Employee's Compensation Act (ECA)
Employee's Compensation Act (ECA)
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Objective of ECA
Objective of ECA
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Wages (under ECA)
Wages (under ECA)
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Accident (under ECA)
Accident (under ECA)
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Circumstances for Compensation
Circumstances for Compensation
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When Compensation is NOT Payable
When Compensation is NOT Payable
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Out of employment
Out of employment
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In the course of employment
In the course of employment
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Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 (ECA)
Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 (ECA)
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Employee (under ECA)
Employee (under ECA)
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Employer (under ECA)
Employer (under ECA)
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ECA Implementation
ECA Implementation
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ECA accident injury
ECA accident injury
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Compensation for Temporary Partial Disablement
Compensation for Temporary Partial Disablement
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Compensation for Permanent Partial Disablement
Compensation for Permanent Partial Disablement
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Compensation for Temporary Total Disablement
Compensation for Temporary Total Disablement
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Compensation for Death
Compensation for Death
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Ceiling for Aggregate Relief
Ceiling for Aggregate Relief
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ECA Objective
ECA Objective
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Employee's Compensation Act
Employee's Compensation Act
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Accident (ECA)
Accident (ECA)
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Conditions for Compensation
Conditions for Compensation
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Permanent Total Disablement Compensation
Permanent Total Disablement Compensation
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Death Compensation
Death Compensation
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Schedule I
Schedule I
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Schedule II
Schedule II
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ECA Applicability
ECA Applicability
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Study Notes
Employee's Compensation Act, 1923
- The Employee's Compensation Act (ECA) was formerly known as the Workmen's Compensation Act (WCA) of 1923.
- The act serves to protect certain categories of employees from risks associated with employment.
- It ensures the provision of compensation for injuries sustained by employees in accidents.
Objectives
- The primary goal is providing compensation to specific worker categories for injuries or fatalities resulting from accidents that occur during employment.
- The act seeks to govern the payment of compensation in relation to the accidents nature and results.
- It establishes the procedures to be followed when disbursing compensation.
- It aims to develop an appropriate system to ensure correct enforcement of the Act's provisions.
Definitions
- An employee is defined as a railway servant under clause (34) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
- This excludes individuals permanently employed in any administrative district or sub-divisional railway office.
- Wages include all forms of payment, whether expressed in monetary terms or easily convertible into monetary terms.
- Not included are traveling allowances, employer contributions to PF, and reimbursements for specific costs or services.
- The government is responsible for establishing wage standards for calculating compensation.
- An employer is any individual, group, managing agent, or the deceased employer's legal representative.
- Accidents are unforeseen events that occur without intent, potentially involving negligence.
Compensation Eligibility:
- Compensation applies to injuries lasting longer than 3 days.
- The injury must be the result of an accident.
- The accident must occur during the course of employment (referring to both location and timing).
- The accidents must result in disablement or death.
Compensation Exceptions:
- Injuries not resulting in total or partial disablement that lasts more than 3 days are not eligible for compensation.
- Injuries (excluding death) directly attributable to intoxication (drugs or alcohol) at the time of the accident are exempt.
- Injuries resulting from deliberately removing or ignoring safety measures are not covered.
- Injuries stemming from intentional non-compliance with safety regulations are an exception.
Types of Disablement:
- Partial:
- Temporary: Reduces earning capacity at the time of the specific accident.
- Permanent: Reduces earning capacity in any job the worker is qualified to perform.
- Total:
- Temporary: Incapacitates workers temporarily from all types of work.
- Permanent: Incapacitates workers permanently from all types of work.
Compensation Details:
- No compensation is provided for temporary disablement, but HMP (Hospital Miscelleneous Payment) is provided during treatment, at 25% of wages.
- Compensation for permanent partial disablement is calculated based on the Loss of Earning Capacity (LEC) percentage.
- Total permanent disablement compensation is 60% of wages multiplied by the age factor, or Rs. 1,40,000, whichever is greater.
- Death compensation is 50% of wages multiplied by the age factor, or Rs. 1,20,000, whichever is greater.
Schedules Outlined:
- Schedule I includes lists of both total and partial disablements that result in a loss of earning capacity.
- Schedule II contains lists of workmen covered by the Act.
- Schedule III provides a list of occupational diseases covered by the Act.
- Schedule IV specifies age-related factors for compensation calculations.
- The total compensation from workmen's compensation, the ECA, and Section 124 of the Railways Act, 1989, cannot exceed Rs. 20 lakh.
- The provisions of this Act apply to pre-working post trainees and apprentices selected under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
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The Employee's Compensation Act provides financial protection to employees injured on the job. It outlines eligibility, compensation management, and accident compensation payment processes. The Act defines 'employee' and 'wages' for clarity in compensation claims.