Gov’t Introduces New Compensation Regulation for Workplace Deaths
The Labour Relations Authority (LRA) has implemented a new regulation mandating employers to compensate heirs a minimum of MVR 1.46 million in cases of wrongful workplace deaths.
This regulation, effective from last Wednesday, is known as the Workplace Safety and Health Protection Regulation and provides guidelines for compensations related to workplace injuries, disabilities, and fatalities.
Under the regulation, if an employee is injured in the workplace, or in connection with their work, resulting in temporary or permanent disability or loss of life, their family is entitled to compensation.
Compensation Details:
- Medical Expenses: Employers are required to cover all medical costs incurred due to the injury.
- Wages for Absences: Compensation includes wages for days missed due to medical treatment.
- Disability Compensation: Damages must be compensated for temporary or permanent disabilities arising from the injury.
- Death Compensation: In cases of workplace fatalities, compensation will be awarded based on the deceased’s age and monthly income, as well as the degree of employer negligence.
In instances of permanent disability, compensation must be provided for ten years, with amounts ranging from MVR 1,260,000 to MVR 19 million, determined by factors such as age and the degree of disability.
In cases of workplace death, the compensation is also influenced by the employee’s age, salary, and the level of negligence involved. Even if a death occurs due to an accident without negligence, heirs are entitled to a minimum compensation of MVR 50,000. If negligence is established, compensation can exceed MVR 1 million, with the lowest amount starting at MVR 1.46 million and potentially reaching up to MVR 15.4 million.
The regulation further outlines additional measures aimed at enhancing workplace safety for employees.