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WORKMENS COMPENSATION [2 records]

Record 1 2007-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Working Practices and Conditions
  • Labour Law
  • Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

The prime purpose of workmen's compensation is to provide financial aid through a system of insurance to compensate employees for damages or injuries incurred in the course of employment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Régimes et conditions de travail
  • Droit du travail
  • Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Dédommagement accordé à un travailleur pour le manque à gagner, les traitements, l'hospitalisation et l'incapacité consécutifs à un accident subi du fait de son travail.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
  • Derecho laboral
  • Incendio, accidentes y riesgos varios (Seguros)
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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Record 2 2002-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Social Security and Employment Insurance
DEF

A form of income support of workers and their families in the event of injury or death on the job. Help is also provided in the form of medical and rehabilitaiton assistance. The cost of worker's-compensation assistance is borne by employers, who are assessed according to the degree of risk in their industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
DEF

Indemnité versée à un salarié ou à sa succession par suite d'une blessure ou d'une invalidité subie dans le cours de son travail, ou par suite de son décès consécutif à un accident du travail.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y empleo
  • Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
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