18 Questions
If an employee is under the influence of drugs or intoxicated and gets injured, who is liable according to the text?
The injured employee
In what scenario can an employer avoid liability for injuries according to the text?
Self-imposed injuries by the employee
Under what condition can an employer be held liable for compensating a workman's incapacity?
If the injury results in death
Which of the following is an exclusion from claiming workmen compensation according to the text?
A person employed in agriculture by an employer with less than five workmen
When can an employer be held responsible for compensating medical expenses?
When medical expenses are incurred due to incapacity
Who decides on the degree of compensation payable in case of death or serious injury of a workman?
The courts
According to the Social Security Law, 1991 (PNDCL 247), what percentage of a worker's salary was the employer required to contribute?
12.5%
If an employer failed to make the required contributions under the Social Security Law, what penalty was imposed?
A penalty of 3% per month on the unpaid amount
What was the minimum contribution period required to qualify for a full pension benefit under the Social Security Law?
240 months or 20 years
Under the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766), which authority is responsible for overseeing the efficient administration of the pension scheme?
National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA)
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the National Pension Regulatory Authority (NPRA)?
Determining the contribution rates for employees and employers
Based on the information provided, what was the contribution rate for a self-employed person under the Social Security Law?
17% of their monthly income
Under the Workmen's Compensation Law, an employer is liable for personal injuries to a worker caused by accidents arising from:
Only acts arising out of and in the course of employment
Which category of workers is excluded from the definition of a 'workman' under the Workmen's Compensation Law?
The text does not specify any category of workers excluded from the definition
Under the Social Security Law, which of the following is an employer's responsibility?
Contributing to a social security fund for workers
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?
Their status changes to that of a temporary worker
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?
Compensating the worker or their family for the death or serious injury
Which of the following provisions of the Labour Act apply to temporary/casual workers?
Minimum wages, hours of work, rest periods, paid public holidays, night work, and sick leave
Test your knowledge on the rights entitled to casual workers according to the Labour Act. The quiz covers topics such as equal pay, medical facilities, minimum wages, hours of work, rest periods, public holidays, night work, and sick leave.
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