{"id":150,"date":"2019-05-10T16:40:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T11:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/?p=150"},"modified":"2021-07-07T19:00:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:30:04","slug":"workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Workmen Compensation Insurance &#8211; Why Every Small Business Needs It"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The backbone of every business is its workforce. If, for whatever unforeseen circumstances, the back breaks, the chances are that the company will be brought to its knees. Thus, it\u2019s essential that you protect your workforce at every juncture. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In a place of work, especially in accident-prone industries such as transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing, among others, unforeseen injuries are commonplace, some more severe than others. If an employee gets injured in a place of work, an employer in many cases is duty bound to pay compensation to him or his family, failing which the employer could face a slew of legal suits or union strikes or both. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Compensation can be costly, and in an industry where injuries are all too commonplace, financially unviable. This is where a Workmen Compensation Insurance can come to a company\u2019s rescue. To save the company from the various financial challenges, purchasing a suitable Workmen Compensation Insurance is a must for every organization. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In this article, we discuss all about Workmen Compensation Insurance and why small businesses must have it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69efad04105c8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69efad04105c8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/#What_is_Workmen_Compensation_Insurance\" title=\"What is Workmen Compensation Insurance?\">What is Workmen Compensation Insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/#What_are_the_liabilities_of_the_employer_under_the_Workers_Compensation_Act\" title=\"What are the liabilities of the employer under the Workers Compensation Act?\">What are the liabilities of the employer under the Workers Compensation Act?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/#Why_does_a_business_need_Workmen_Compensation_Insurance\" title=\"Why does a business need Workmen Compensation Insurance?\">Why does a business need Workmen Compensation Insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/#The_coverage_provided_by_Workmen_Compensation_Insurance\" title=\"The coverage provided by Workmen Compensation Insurance\">The coverage provided by Workmen Compensation Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/#Exclusions_from_the_insurance\" title=\"Exclusions from the insurance\">Exclusions from the insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/insurance\/workmen-compensation-insurance-why-every-small-business-needs-it\/#Exploring_business_insurance_options\" title=\"Exploring business insurance options\">Exploring business insurance options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Workmen_Compensation_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>What is Workmen Compensation Insurance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Employers are legally bound to take care of their employees. But accidents and mishaps can happen, even if care is taken. Imagine one of your employees meets with an accident while he\u2019s at work. The accident leaves the worker seriously injured and bedridden for six months. At such times, the Workmen Compensation Insurance can cover the medical costs and compensate for the loss of wages that the company is liable to pay to the employee. Workers Compensation Insurance offers two types of coverage:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Coverage for legal liabilities to employers<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Coverage towards providing compensation for employees\u2019 injury<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This insurance is the most efficient manner of tackling unforeseen risks of accidents and injuries. It is also known as the Employer\u2019s Liability Insurance. The compensation is provided under the provisions of the Workmen Compensation Act 1923, Fatal Accidents Act 1855 and at common law. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_liabilities_of_the_employer_under_the_Workers_Compensation_Act\"><\/span><strong>What are the liabilities of the employer under the Workers Compensation Act?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Employers are legally obligated to protect their employees and have liabilities towards their employees. Their liabilities are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Death of an employee due to accident<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Permanent Total Disablement (PTD) of an employee due to a workplace accident or disease caused due to the conditions of employment<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Temporary Total Disablement (TTD) of an employee due to an accident at work or a disease caused due to the conditions of employment<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Permanent Partial Disablement (PPD) of an employee due to a workplace accident at or a disease caused due to the conditions of employment<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Coverage for Maternity \u2014 with\/without 9 months waiting period<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_a_business_need_Workmen_Compensation_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Why does a business need Workmen Compensation Insurance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A workplace is prone to accidents of various kinds. Some businesses require their employees to expose themselves to hazardous items and situations, that could potentially be life-threatening or risk an injury. An affordable way to deal with situations that require a company or business to compensate and safeguard an employee who has suffered an injury during their office time is to acquire Workmen Compensation insurance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This insurance covers low wages and the total price of the medical treatment. The cost of the coverage varies on the kind of claim that has been filed, and the level of risk that an employee is under. For example, if a job involves a higher level of risk like death, the coverage issued will be more compared to other risks. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Workers Compensation is similar to other insurance policies designed for employees, but the difference here is that the employer bears all the costs of purchasing the policy and paying premiums. The payable premium also depends on factors like the experience of the employees and the number of times a claim has been filed for them in the past.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_coverage_provided_by_Workmen_Compensation_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>The coverage provided by Workmen Compensation Insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The coverage includes compensation for the liability of the employer in the case of injury, bodily harm or death as an occupational hazard. Diseases that are endured and sustained by employees are also included in the cover plan of the insured.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The insurance only covers the costs that are not met in the compensation offered to them, during the scope of their employment. The plan coverage includes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Injuries caused by an accident in the course of an employee\u2019s time at the company.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A disease which has been aggravated due to the conditions of the employment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Temporary disablement due to proceedings of work.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Permanent disablement or death.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All the legal costs and expenses incurred with the consent of the company.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Additional covers, that can be availed by paying premium charge on the total amount, include tariff rate on a labour specific contract and if the contract is for the materials and labour, the value of labour will be determined by the merits, that can be subjected to a minimum of 75% of the amount in the contract.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exclusions_from_the_insurance\"><\/span><strong>Exclusions from the insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As with every insurance, it is important to pay attention to the exclusions from the Workmen Compensation Insurance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Injuries that are not fatal or cause partial disablement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The initial 3 days of disablement, where the accumulative disablement is short of 28 days.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">War, riot or nuclear-related injuries to employees.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Injuries that are a result of the removal or carelessness of a security device.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Accidents that occur under the influence of any toxic substances, like alcohol or drugs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Liability of the insured assumed under an agreement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Employees who are not classified as \u201cworkmen\u201d under the Workmen Compensation Act.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The changes that have been inserted post the commencement of the policy.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_business_insurance_options\"><\/span><strong>Exploring business insurance options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A number of small business owners assume that they require only the basic insurance plans such as general liability insurance, property insurance and group health insurance. But most of them are wrong. Today, with complex risks and targeted insurance plans for different risks, just one type of insurance isn\u2019t sufficient even for small businesses. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Every business must find insurance plans that are specific to their business and to the industry that they operate in. To eliminate confusion and to avoid the possibility of ending up with an insurance that has limited benefits, business owners must seek advice and guidance from insurance agents and brokers, or consult with one after conducting their own research on the subject. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Weighing in all options that are available in the market will allow a business owner to understand the different claims and what the coverages include or exclude. That will allow a business to tailor the plan in a manner which promises to make the entire process smooth sailing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PlanCover helps customers plan and strategize their business insurance needs specific to the business and industry. PlanCover chooses the best suitable options for different businesses from a large pool of insurance providers. To know more about how we can help you with your business insurance strategy, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plancover.com\/blog\/\">website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The backbone of every business is its workforce. If, for whatever unforeseen circumstances, the back breaks, the chances are that the company will be brought to its knees. 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