Summaries of key topics
COID Act
(Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases)
Below are summaries of key topics within labour legislation
Compensation for occupational injuries is based on the degree of disablement
The Director-General, mutual association or employer must pay transport and medical aid fees of injured or ill workers.
When workers die because of occupational injuries or diseases, their dependents can claim compensation. workers.
All employers must register with the Compensation Fund and pay an annual assessment fee based on their workers’ earnings.
All employers must register with the Compensation Fund.
The Compensation Fund pay workers for temporary, partial or permanent disablement.
Employers must report injuries and diseases within 7 days.
Workers who have a work-related injury or disease must notify their employer as soon as possible after the injury or doctor’s diagnosis.