Dear All,
Kindly note that the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, has been amended by Act 45 of 2009, whereby the name has been changed from Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 to Employee's Compensation Act, 1923.
The salient feature of the amendment is the omission of Schedule II of the Act, where the class of workman covered is omitted. Hence, the Act becomes applicable for all employees irrespective of the nature of work done and the number of employees engaged by an industry or establishment.
The Major Changes are as under:
1. **Name of the Act**
- Provision prior to amendment: Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
- Provision after amendment: Employee's Compensation Act, 1923
2. **Definition**
- Provision prior to amendment: 'Workman' omitted
- Provision after amendment: 'Employee' inserted. However, there is no change in the content of the definition.
3. **Death Compensation**
- Provision prior to amendment: Maximum Rs.80,000/-
- Provision after amendment: Maximum Rs.1,20,000/-
4. **Permanent Total Disablement Compensation**
- Provision prior to amendment: Maximum Rs.90,000/-
- Provision after amendment: Maximum Rs.1,40,000/-
5. **Funeral Payment**
- Provision prior to amendment: Rs.2500/-
- Provision after amendment: Not less than Rs.5000/-
6. **Schedule II**
- Provision prior to amendment: Employed, otherwise than in a clerical capacity [wherever mentioned in the scheduled employments]
- Provision after amendment: Omitted (which means all employees are covered under this Act)
7. **Schedule II**
- Provision prior to amendment: Employed...premises wherein or within the precincts whereof 20 or more persons are so employed [wherever mentioned in the scheduled employments]
- Provision after amendment: Omitted (which means no ceiling based on the strength of the employees)
8. **Medical Expenditure**
- The employee shall be reimbursed the actual medical expenditure incurred by him for treatment of injuries caused during the course of employment.
Regards
Kindly note that the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, has been amended by Act 45 of 2009, whereby the name has been changed from Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 to Employee's Compensation Act, 1923.
The salient feature of the amendment is the omission of Schedule II of the Act, where the class of workman covered is omitted. Hence, the Act becomes applicable for all employees irrespective of the nature of work done and the number of employees engaged by an industry or establishment.
The Major Changes are as under:
1. **Name of the Act**
- Provision prior to amendment: Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
- Provision after amendment: Employee's Compensation Act, 1923
2. **Definition**
- Provision prior to amendment: 'Workman' omitted
- Provision after amendment: 'Employee' inserted. However, there is no change in the content of the definition.
3. **Death Compensation**
- Provision prior to amendment: Maximum Rs.80,000/-
- Provision after amendment: Maximum Rs.1,20,000/-
4. **Permanent Total Disablement Compensation**
- Provision prior to amendment: Maximum Rs.90,000/-
- Provision after amendment: Maximum Rs.1,40,000/-
5. **Funeral Payment**
- Provision prior to amendment: Rs.2500/-
- Provision after amendment: Not less than Rs.5000/-
6. **Schedule II**
- Provision prior to amendment: Employed, otherwise than in a clerical capacity [wherever mentioned in the scheduled employments]
- Provision after amendment: Omitted (which means all employees are covered under this Act)
7. **Schedule II**
- Provision prior to amendment: Employed...premises wherein or within the precincts whereof 20 or more persons are so employed [wherever mentioned in the scheduled employments]
- Provision after amendment: Omitted (which means no ceiling based on the strength of the employees)
8. **Medical Expenditure**
- The employee shall be reimbursed the actual medical expenditure incurred by him for treatment of injuries caused during the course of employment.
Regards