Injuries at Work

There's been an accident at work. What now?

We are going to be looking at the following:

Entitlements under a Collective Agreement

If there is a Recognised Majority Union where you work, look and see what is in the Collective Agreement.

If there is no recognised union at your workplace, find out about your trade union rights and how to get organised.

National Insurance Benefits

Your employer has a legal responsibility to deduct National Insurance contributions and pay it to the National Insurance Board. This gives you an entitlement to benefits including employment injury benefits.

Workmen’s Compensation

Once you have an accident "arising out of and in the course of your employment" you will be covered by Workmen's Compensation. Workmen's Compensation is an insurance policy that employers are legally required to take out.

Personal Injury claims (still draft)

Criminal Injuries Compensation (still draft)

Copy of Know Your Rights - Injured at Work.pdf

Injured at work?

A useful flyer produced by the National Workers Union