New to HR: How Do I Navigate Compliance with the Workmen Compensation Act?

Dear Seniors, I have been working as an HR Executive in a Construction Company for one year. Recently, officials from the Labor Department visited our company and noted that we were not in compliance with the Workmen Compensation Act. As I am new to this field, I am unable to address their observations. I kindly request all seniors to advise and guide me on the procedures to be followed under the W.C. Act.

Regards, Pavithra R.

If an inspector has visited, they would have provided a checklist for submitting the documents. Please obtain those documents, prepare them, and comply with the advice given by the officers. For more details, please reach out to me.

Regards,
[Name]

I have not received any checklist from the inspector except the observation slip. I have to submit my reply along with compliance within a week. I request you to send me the details of documents to be submitted.

Regards,
Pavithra R.

You are requested to share with the forum the points listed in the observation slip so that the forum will also know what complaints need to be made by the employer under the EC Act.

Coverage Under ESI and WC Act

All those who are covered under the ESI scheme will automatically be covered under the WC Act. For those who are exempted from ESI, please take a policy under the WC Act from any nationalized insurance company.

There is no compliance under the EC Act until an employment injury occurs. Some state rules prescribe the publication of extracts of the Act and Rules on the notice board.

Clarification on ESI and EC Act Coverage

The post by Mr. Muralikandukuri stating that all who are covered under ESI are covered automatically under the EC Act is incorrect. Employees covered under ESI are not entitled to the benefits under the EC Act.

Response to Dr. Shylaja's Query

In response to Dr. Shylaja's query, all your employees, irrespective of the nature of work, shall be covered under ESI if their salary is not above Rs 15,000 per month, and your place is in an implemented area. The benefit for others is at your discretion. However, if any employees defined in Schedule Two of the EC Act are working under you, they are entitled to compensation and reimbursement of full medical expenses if they meet with an employment injury.

Regards,
VARGHESE MATHEW
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Dear Varghese ji, you are absolutely correct. That's why I asked the query to provide the points/lapses listed in the observation slip. I endorse the remaining part of your post.

Compliance with the Workmen's Compensation Act

There is nothing to do under the Workmen's Compensation Act except to comply with compensation whenever an accident occurs. This is particularly relevant in cases where the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act is not applicable to your establishment.

Regards.