The Office of the Workers’ Compensation

The Office of the Workers’ Compensation is a Statutory Office established under the Workers Compensation Act 1978. The Office facilitates and provides compensation-related services to workers and their dependents in regards to injuries suffered arising out of or in the course of their employment.

Functional Responsibilities

The functional responsibilities of the Office of Workers Compensation are to:
• regulate and administer compensation claims for work place injuries and deaths; And layoff, due to natural causes, such as the Covid-19 pandemic
• enforce and monitor compliance for compulsory workers’ compensation insurance;
• establish close working relationship and continuous consultations and collaborations with relevant stakeholders; and
• provide technical advice.