Cosatu worried about government’s ‘lethargic’ handling of worker compensation bill
17 March 2020 - 21:25
Labour federation Cosatu has welcomed the approval by the cabinet of a bill proposing the inclusion of domestic workers in the compensation for occupational diseases and injuries.
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill provides for the inclusion of domestic workers as employees qualifying for benefits under the act and for the improvement of compensation benefits for employees in general...
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