Safety and Compensation Act Sample Clauses
The Safety and Compensation Act clause establishes the legal requirements for maintaining workplace safety and providing compensation to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their work. In practice, this clause typically mandates that employers implement safety protocols, conduct regular risk assessments, and carry appropriate insurance to cover potential workplace injuries. It also outlines the procedures for employees to report incidents and claim compensation. The core function of this clause is to protect employees by ensuring a safe working environment and providing a clear mechanism for financial support in the event of work-related harm, thereby reducing disputes and promoting accountability.
Safety and Compensation Act. An employee who is approved for full extended earnings loss (EEL) benefits from the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission after the date of signing of this agreement shall no longer accumulate benefits under this agreement but shall have their position with the employer protected for two (2) calendar years following the date of such approval, immediately following which their employment shall be terminated, subject to the Human Rights Act.
Safety and Compensation Act. An employee who is unable to perform his/her duties because of a personal injury received in the performance of his/her duties shall report the matter to his/her Supervisor and submit an account of the accident using the prescribed form as soon as possible. An employee’s claim will not be delayed where the prescribed form is not immediately provided to the employee through the Supervisor.
Safety and Compensation Act. If the claim is subsequently denied by the Workplace Health, Safety & Compensation Commission, the employee may access other available benefits including sick leave and annual leave.
Safety and Compensation Act. Any benefits or conditions agreed to by Government for employees covered under the Master Agreement, signed July 25, 1994, shall apply to Board Operated Residential Services employees.
Safety and Compensation Act. All on the job injuries shall be reported immediately to the Employer. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all documentation required by the Workplace, Health, Safety and Compensation Commission for the purposes of processing the claim for injury on duty is provided to the Commission without delay and within the prescribed time lines outlined in the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act after the date of injury.
Safety and Compensation Act. Any employee in an Early and Safe Return to Work initiative or who has a concern with work place safety may involve a Union Representative in related meetings, and the Employer will inform such employees of this right.
Safety and Compensation Act. Pending the settlement of an insurable claim, the employee shall receive salary calculated as if the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission were to accept the claim and the employee shall continue to receive full benefits of this Agreement. Payment under this clause shall not be deducted from an employee's accumulated sick leave credits. If the claim is denied by the Commission, the necessary adjustments shall be made. For the purpose of this clause, the employees net pay shall be calculated on the basis of the total average earnings as calculated by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission.
Safety and Compensation Act. Where an injured employee fails to return to work under the normal provisions of this Agreement, such employees may be assisted by the Joint (job-search) Committee of the Hospital Support Agreement.
Safety and Compensation Act. Employees who are placed on Injury on Duty Leave shall be permitted to file a revised TD-1 with the Employer.
Safety and Compensation Act. In the event that an employee is placed on Injury on Duty Leave pay and/or leave in accordance with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act as a result of an injury received on duty, they will not accrue seniority during any period when they would normally have been laid off.