Compensation fund system shutdown a worry, says domestic service union
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Cape Town â The SA Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (Sadsawu) says it hopes the Compensation Fundâs system shutdown until the end of the month is just a âonce offâ.
This as domestic workers were only just included into the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida), meaning they have a right to compensation in the event they are injured or contract diseases while on duty.
The Injured Workersâ Action Group (IWAG) recently expressed concern over the Fundâs shut down, saying there was no explanation given as to why it has happened.
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The revamp was announced by the Workforce Singapore (WSG) on Friday (March 12), along with the release of the 19th edition of the jobs situation report.