Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return-to-work of Employees who sustained occupational injuries or contracted occupational diseases under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 19936. Requirement for enrolment into Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return-to-Work Programme |
| (1) | Enrolment in the Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return-to-Work Programme will be permitted if liability for the accident or disease is accepted by the Compensation Commissioner or Licensee, as the case may be. |
| (2) | The injury is classified as a temporary and/or permanent disablement as defined in section 1 of the Act. |
| (3) | The healthcare service provider shall request electronically the Compensation Fund, Licensee or employer individually liable about the further information of employee’s who contracted occupational injuries or diseases to recommend enrolment in the Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return-to-Work Programme. |
| (4) | The Compensation Fund, Licensee or Employer individually liable shall, upon receipt of the request for enrolment and recommendation from the healthcare service provider, consider granting or rejecting the requested services. |