Published by Lexisnexis on 2 Oct 2014
Act: Compensation for Occupatonal Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993
Proposed extension of scope
Mark's View On The Changes:
The Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant, is planning several public hearings to review this Act, in addition to the current parliamentary review. Noteworthy is the Act's proposed applicability to domestic employees. Those of you who employ domestic employees, should note the following:
- You, as employer, will have the legal duty of registering the employee for compensation purposes
- You will have to prepare a statement of earnings for the domestic employee, to submit to the Compensation Commissioner.
- Note the general legal duties of employees as per OHS Act Section 14, specifically, looking after their own health and safety. Any breach of this duty may affect the amount of compensation they receive, if injured
- You may be liable for up front expenses such as ambulance transport (where applicable)
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