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If an employee is under the influence of drugs or intoxicated and gets injured, who is liable according to the text?
If an employee is under the influence of drugs or intoxicated and gets injured, who is liable according to the text?
- The employer
- The injured employee (correct)
- The Social Security Law
- The courts
In what scenario can an employer avoid liability for injuries according to the text?
In what scenario can an employer avoid liability for injuries according to the text?
- Injuries resulting from work-related accidents
- Injuries due to employer's negligence
- Self-imposed injuries by the employee (correct)
- Injuries occurring during official work hours
Under what condition can an employer be held liable for compensating a workman's incapacity?
Under what condition can an employer be held liable for compensating a workman's incapacity?
- If the workman was intoxicated
- If the injury results in death (correct)
- If the workman was disobeying explicit instructions
- If the workman is under the influence of alcohol
Which of the following is an exclusion from claiming workmen compensation according to the text?
Which of the following is an exclusion from claiming workmen compensation according to the text?
When can an employer be held responsible for compensating medical expenses?
When can an employer be held responsible for compensating medical expenses?
Who decides on the degree of compensation payable in case of death or serious injury of a workman?
Who decides on the degree of compensation payable in case of death or serious injury of a workman?
According to the Social Security Law, 1991 (PNDCL 247), what percentage of a worker's salary was the employer required to contribute?
According to the Social Security Law, 1991 (PNDCL 247), what percentage of a worker's salary was the employer required to contribute?
If an employer failed to make the required contributions under the Social Security Law, what penalty was imposed?
If an employer failed to make the required contributions under the Social Security Law, what penalty was imposed?
What was the minimum contribution period required to qualify for a full pension benefit under the Social Security Law?
What was the minimum contribution period required to qualify for a full pension benefit under the Social Security Law?
Under the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766), which authority is responsible for overseeing the efficient administration of the pension scheme?
Under the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766), which authority is responsible for overseeing the efficient administration of the pension scheme?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the National Pension Regulatory Authority (NPRA)?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the National Pension Regulatory Authority (NPRA)?
Based on the information provided, what was the contribution rate for a self-employed person under the Social Security Law?
Based on the information provided, what was the contribution rate for a self-employed person under the Social Security Law?
Under the Workmen's Compensation Law, an employer is liable for personal injuries to a worker caused by accidents arising from:
Under the Workmen's Compensation Law, an employer is liable for personal injuries to a worker caused by accidents arising from:
Which category of workers is excluded from the definition of a 'workman' under the Workmen's Compensation Law?
Which category of workers is excluded from the definition of a 'workman' under the Workmen's Compensation Law?
Under the Social Security Law, which of the following is an employer's responsibility?
Under the Social Security Law, which of the following is an employer's responsibility?
If a casual worker is employed by the same employer on a daily basis for a continuous period of six months or more, what happens to their employment status according to the text?
If a casual worker is employed by the same employer on a daily basis for a continuous period of six months or more, what happens to their employment status according to the text?
In the event of a worker's death or serious injury due to an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, what compensation is the employer responsible for under the Workmen's Compensation Law?
In the event of a worker's death or serious injury due to an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, what compensation is the employer responsible for under the Workmen's Compensation Law?
Which of the following provisions of the Labour Act apply to temporary/casual workers?
Which of the following provisions of the Labour Act apply to temporary/casual workers?
