Why most Ugandan workers are not covered under workman's compensation insurance policy
Insurance Appeals Tribunal chairperson Rita Namakiika Nangono says the risk of bankruptcy is high if a company is forced to directly pay workman's compensation.
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Globally, approximately 860,000 workers sustain workplace injuries daily, with 1,000 fatalities reported due to unsafe conditions. (File photo)
By NewVision Reporter
Journalists @NewVision
Workers’ compensation is a legal obligation for all businesses operating in Uganda, regardless of size.
Section 18 of the Workers’ Compensation Act mandates that employers compensate workers