What other statutory benefits are there in South Africa?

Under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act in South Africa, workers are entitled to compensation for workplace injuries or diseases without needing to prove employer negligence. The key components of this statutory benefit are as follows:

Workers Compensation Insurance: Employers contribute to the Compensation Fund based on payroll size and business type. Compensation is provided to employees who miss more than 3 days of work due to injury or illness.

Employer Responsibilities: Employers are responsible for making payments for the first 3 months of temporary disability and are later reimbursed.

Types of Benefits: Benefits are available for:

- Temporarily disabled workers (recognized for up to 2 years; beyond this period, disabilities are considered permanent)

- Permanently disabled workers

- Families of individuals who die due to work accidents or work-related illnesses