Organization : The South African Department of Labour
Head Quarters: Pretoria
Facility : How To Register & Claim from the Compensation Fund
Website : https://www.labour.gov.za/
How To Register & Claim from the Compensation Fund?
How To Register with the Compensation Fund :
** The Compensation Fund requires employers to register with the Fund.
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Registering with the Compensation Fund :
If employers want to register they must use the following steps :
Step 1: Fill in the form
** Employers must fill in the W.As2 form. You can get the form at any labour centre or on the website.
** Employers must make sure that they fill in all the questions on the form.
** If the Compensation Fund has to follow up on information that they did not fill in, it may take a long time to be registered.
Step 2: Send in the form
** When they send the form, employers must also include a copy of – the registration certificate
** from the Registrar of Companies if they are a company or closed corporation;
** or their ID document, if they are sole owners of the business.
Employers can send the form by :
mailing it to:
PO Box 955
Pretoria
0001
How To Claim from the Compensation Fund if you are a Worker :
** The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act gives workers the right to claim compensation if they were injured or go ill at work.
Claiming :
When workers want to claim they must use the following steps :
Step 1: Fill in the form
** Workers must report their injury or disease to their supervisor or employer immediately.
** Their employer must report it to the Compensation Fund and send in the necessary forms.
Step 2: Get forms from the doctor
** Workers must get the W.Cl.2 or W.Cl.1 form from their employer and take it to the doctor when they go for a visit.
** After the doctor has filled in the form, workers must take it back to their employer.
** Workers must take any other forms the doctor gives them to their employer.
Step 3: Keep in touch with the employer
** Workers must let their employers know when their address change and keep in touch with them.
** Workers’ money will be send to their employer’s address, so it is important that their employer can find them.
** If employers do not send in the forms or the claims takes long, workers must contact the nearest labour centre and report it.
FAQ On South African Department of Labour
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the South African Department of Labour:
Q: What is the South African Department of Labour?
A: The South African Department of Labour is a government department responsible for the development and implementation of policies, programs, and services that promote social and economic well-being in the labour market.
Q: What are the main functions of the Department of Labour?
A: The main functions of the Department of Labour include promoting economic growth and employment creation, protecting workers’ rights, promoting occupational health and safety, and regulating labour relations.
Q: What services does the Department of Labour provide to workers?
A: The Department of Labour provides a range of services to workers, including employment services, training and skills development, occupational health and safety services, and dispute resolution services.