Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Injured at work - to seek financial aid

One time payment - 16 thousand 400 hryvnia. If this has happened through the fault of the employee, the payment can reduce by half the maximum, also provides assistance for the purchase of medicines, spa treatment or prosthesis. "If there was a production of such a case, necessarily correspond to the engineer responsible for safety or other responsible person must inform the fund of insurance against accidents at work", - commented specifically for UBR.UA Alla Semenchenko-Raykivskaya, a lawyer. Next conduct an investigation to determine whether the case is connected with the production. In the case of grievous bodily harm, the victim must undergo medical and peer-reviewed. "As a company, and it is a legal requirement insures their producers, especially when it comes to work-related risks. Otherwise, you can fine and prosecute the enterprise itself. Who is eligible for payment? Any employee who has worked and injured, but if they had not been violated instructions, if not specifically, not intentionally, that is, in an investigation conducted by the Foundation, all these aspects are carefully examined, and as a result of the decision, "- said the lawyer. If you have worked informally, get paid, as well as to prove the guilt of the employer, much more complicated. Lawyers are advised to try to negotiate with their employer for help. If negotiations fail, go to court. Evidence can be evidence of a colleague or materials with which you worked.

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