MNO3706
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: August 2024
QUESTION 1
Workers' compensation laws in South Africa, as outlined by Goetsch (2015), are designed to
provide a safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These laws aim
to achieve several critical objectives, including the replacement of income, rehabilitation of
injured employees, prevention of future accidents, and appropriate cost allocation. Each of these
objectives plays a vital role in ensuring that the workers’ compensation system functions
effectively and fairly.
Replacement of Income
One of the primary objectives of workers’ compensation is to replace the income of employees
who are unable to work due to injury or illness sustained on the job. When employees are
incapacitated, they lose their source of income, which can lead to financial hardship. Workers’
compensation aims to provide adequate and prompt income replacement to support the injured
workers and their families.
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