Detailed information on the Employees' Compensation Scheme

The Employees' Compensation Scheme is an arrangement of the government backed up by the Employees' Compensation Act 2010

The Employees’ Compensation ACT 2010 establishes the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) to replace the workmen’s Compensation scheme in line with global best practices and trends. The ECS provides adequate and timely compensation for employees who suffer injuries/diseases in the course of their employment. In addition, it provides rehabilitation for injured employees in work places and replacement of loss of productivity to the employer. It is a no-fault claim scheme. The funds generated from the scheme is being invested in other basic social security services.