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Labour Legislations

Notes 9.17 Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Social security is an instrument for social and economic justice.

2. Workers get compensated under the Workers Compensation Act when they get injured
while watching a movie in cinema hall.
3. Contribution paid to the provident fund account is remuneration for the employee.

4. The negligence on the part of the worker leading to death also entails him to ensure
compensation from the employer.
5. Funeral benefits entail the payment of two thousand rupees to the eldest surviving member
of the family.
6. The basic and indispensable ingredient of the accident is the unexpectation.
Fill in the blanks:

7. ………………. is the reduction in earning capacity of the worker due to accident.
8. Any nervous shock, or mental strain is …………………..injury.
9. …………………. is the compensation for the period of absence of women from the
employment due to her pregnancy.
10. Medical bonus is given to all the pregnant ladies for which amount of Rs…………….. is
paid to them.

11. To provide benefits to the employees in case of sickness, …………… Act is passed in 1948.
9.18 Review Questions

1. A factory worker having a heart disease while coming out of the factory was profusely
sweated and died after four hours of work inside the factory premises. Do you think he is
eligible for compensation from his employer? Justify.
2. Of the different social security benefits companies' offer, which one would you think is
most valuable for you? Why?

3. Critically examine the factors for the forfeiture.
4. Analyse the provisions made by the government for the distribution of the compensation
to the workers.

5. You are the HR manager of your company. Outline the benefits you will be providing to
the employee under the ESIC Act, 1948.
6. Critically examine the importance of the concept of "arising out of and in course of
employment".
7. Examine the penalties which the employer will receive if he fails to make payment of
compensation.
8. A female employee gave you the notice for the maternity leave today. Outline the benefits
you will provide her as per the law giving the restrictions as well.
9. Examine the relevance of the concept of "notional extension" in Workers Compensation
Act giving example.

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