Copyright Act, 1978
R 385
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Chapter VIII : Medical aid78. Medical aid provided by employers |
| (1) | If an employer makes arrangements to provide to his employees injured in accidents medical aid which in the opinion of the Director-General is not less favourable to the employees than that provided for in this Chapter, the Director-General may, subject to such conditions as he may determine, approve such arrangements. |
| (2) | If the Director-General has approved the arrangements referred to in subsection (1)— |
| (a) | the employees concerned shall be entitled to medical aid in accordance with the arrangements; |
| (b) | the employer concerned shall not be required to provide or pay for medical aid except in accordance with the said arrangements; |
| (c) | the Director-General may reimburse an employer who is not individually liable so much out of the compensation fund or reduce his assessment to such an extent as he may deem equitable. |
| (3) | The Director-General may at any time withdraw the approval or amend the conditions referred to in subsection (1). |
[Section 78 amended issue by Director-General by Notice No.134 of 2021, GG44331, dated 25 March 2021: The withdrawal of the implementation of S78 with effect 1 March 2021 until further notice]
