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Labour Reviewed Nov 2025
Injured at the workplace
You suffered a physical injury or contracted an occupational disease while working during your employment.
3 steps 4 documents ~3 min read Labour Commissioner's Office
The law
Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 (formerly Workmen's Compensation Act).
Your remedy
Mandatory financial compensation covering medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Steps to take
Documents to gather
Where to go
Labour Commissioner's Office.
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