Introduction to Compensation and Rehabilitation Flashcards
1
Q
TYPES OF COMPENSATION BENEFITS
A
- Dependents’ benefits
- Medical benefits
- Rehabilitation benefits
- Funeral benefits
- Permanent disablement benefits
2
Q
PURPOSE OF REHABILITATION
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- Promote independence
- Restore work capacity
- Enhanced quality of life
- Facilitate recovery
3
Q
WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT
1952 (ACT 273)
A
An act to provide for the payment of compensation to workmen for injury suffered in the course of their employment.
4
Q
ELIGIBILITY
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- This Act applies to foreign workers:
i. Whose earnings are not more than RM500 per
mont
ii. All manual workers irrespective of the wage
5
Q
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE act 1952(act273)
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- To promote safety in the workplace
- To support rehabilitation
- Timely and streamlined process
6
Q
The Labour Office will take action on reported cases of employer’s neglected responsibilities on:
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- Worker’s insurance
- Not reporting occupational accident/injury
- Not paying the compensation for workers
