Before an injury occurs
- Provide safety equipment, and do not deduct its cost from the employee (Art. 83).
- Explain the risks to the employee before they begin work (Art. 84).
- Insure your employees against work injuries (Art. 88).
When an injury occurs (Art. 90)
Report it immediately to the police station, the Labour Department, and the insurance entity. This includes the route to and from work.
Treatment and pay
- The employer is responsible for treatment, medicines, and transport (Art. 91).
- Full pay is due during treatment. If it lasts more than 6 months, half pay is paid until recovery (Art. 93).
- An objection to the medical report may be filed within one month with the Medical Arbitration Committee (Art. 91).
When is compensation forfeited? (Art. 95)
If the employee deliberately injures themselves, or the injury results from deliberate misconduct such as violating posted safety instructions. This does not apply if it results in death or disability exceeding 25%.
Occupational diseases (Art. 96)
The same rules apply if the disease appears during service or within one year after leaving it.