Human Rights Measure

Human Rights
Human Rights
Employment

Notice on Compensation for Occupationally-Acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) under Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993 as Amended

Source: https://www.labour.gov.za/DocumentCenter/Publications/Compensation%20for%20Occupational%20Injuries%20and%20Diseases/Notice%20on%20compensation%20for%20Occupationally%20acuired%20corona%20virus%20under%20COIDA%20Amended%20Act.pdf
Date Enacted: March 2020
Country: South Africa
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa amended its existing Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 to address “occupationally-acquired COVID-19” which is defined as being “contracted by an employee . . . arising out of and in the course of his or her employment.” The legislation specifies the nature and amount of benefits to be provided and provides instructions regarding the submission of claims.

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