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Workmen’s Compensation Insurance (which is also known as Workers' compensation insurance or Employees Compensation Insurance) is a type of insurance policy that is there to provide coverage for your business’s employees who are injured or become disabled as a result of their jobs. Even if you take all kinds of preventive measures, workplace accidents can unfortunately occur, and having this insurance will provide your employees with compensation without leaving your business at a financial loss. For example, if you own a construction business, and on a worksite, something falls from a higher level and onto one of your construction workers, causing them to break their leg. If you don’t have workers’ compensation insurance, they can sue and claim compensation from you for their medical expenses. This can end up costing your business significantly. Workmen's compensation insurance is set out under the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Act, 1923 and is there to protect you financially while still providing your employees with help in such situations.
When you get a Worker Compensation Insurance, you and your employees will be protected in case of. NOTE: Please refer to your policy wordings for detailed information about coverage, exclusions, and conditions.
If your employees suffer any bodily injury due to an accident that occurred during the course of their employment.
Sometimes, workplaces can expose employees to some chemicals or allergens that can be harmful to them and cause illness. This policy will help cover any medical treatments if they get sick.
Workplace injuries may sometimes result in temporary or permanent disabilities (like loss of sight or limbs) and this insurance can help pay their medical bills and replace some of their lost wages.
In the unfortunate case that an employee loses their life in a work-related accident, it covers for any funeral costs and provides death benefits to their beneficiaries.
Medical costs can be quite expensive, so this insurance covers your employees for any medical expenses from treating injuries due to accidents during their employment.
If any of your employees are injured during the course of their work, they can file a lawsuit against you (their employer) in a civil court for damages for this injury. Such lawsuits, and any medical costs can end up costing your business a lot. But, a Workmen’s Compensation Insurance your employees can get the help to recover from any such work-related injury or illness, while it also protects your business against financial losses.
This insurance will protect your employees in case of any injury or illness that is a result of their job, and help them back to work.
Protect your own business by reducing the risk of financial loss against financial losses in case one of your employees injured.
Having a worker’s compensation will limit your business’s exposure to lawsuits, as it covers your employees' work-related injuries.
It also helps protect your business by keeping it in line with The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.You will also get additional protection from being sued, as once a claim is settled, employees can’t file any additional claims for that incident.
There are some situations where a Workmen Compensation insurance won't cover your business and its employees, such as:
It will not cover any employees of contractors (unless they are separately declared and covered) It will not cover an employee who is not considered “a workman” according to the law Any liabilities assumed under an agreement If an injury doesn’t result in disablement for more than 3 days, or in the worst case, a fatality The first 3 days of total disablement in cases where it lasts less than 28 daysIt will not cover any non-fatal injuries that were caused by an accident that was due to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Any non-fatal injuries caused by an accident that was due to t he employee willfully disobeyed or disregarded the safety rules and regulations
It will not cover non-fatal injuries caused by an accident due to some safety or guard device was willfully removal or disregarded
Injuries that were caused by an accident that was a result of perils like war, invasion, or an insurrection
