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Title

An Understanding of the Work Injury Compensation Act & its Practical Applications to NPOs

Code

NHRM5057

Run#	Start Date	End Date	Closing Date	Published Title
1	18-Nov-10	18-Nov-10		An Understanding of the Work Injury Compensation Act & its Practical Applications to NPOs	Only for View	View Timetable

Duration

7.0 Hrs

Course Fee	Fee (excludes GST)	Fee (includes GST)
Course Fee (After 80% funding from VCF)	$54.00	$57.78
Course Fee (Before Funding)	$270.00	$288.90

Target Participants

Directors, CEOs, managers, executives, supervisor, line staff, HR practitioners in VWOs and NPOs, and those who have to deal with workers and employees in the course of work

Learning Objective

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1) Distinguish the main differences between the previous Workmen’s Compensation Act and the new Work Injury Compensation Act

2) Identify type of staff covered under the new Work Injury Compensation Act

3) Explain the legal obligations from the NPO as an employer under Work Injury Compensation Act

4) Describe the important features and updated provisions of the Work Injury Compensation Act

5) Handle claims from employees who suffer injuries from accidents or contract occupational diseases in the course of employment

Course Outline

General Provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act

- Coverage of employees in NPOs
- Claims entitlements
- Claims procedures
- Accidents vs Occupational diseases

Trainer

Mr Chia Boon Cher has over 16 years of experience in the Ministry of Manpower before he joined the private sector in 1990. At the Ministry, he held various appointments and his experiences encompassed enforcement of the various labour laws including the Employment Act and conciliation of trade disputes. He also has wide knowledge of human resource management and industrial relations, having worked in Singapore National Employers’ Federation (SNEF), foreign multi-national companies and large local corporations.

Mr Chia has been providing training and consultancy services in the field of employment relations and human resource management. For the past 16 years, he has been sharing his experience and expertise in the field of labour laws and practices through lectures, talks and workshops. His clients include SATA, Singapore National Eye Centre, National Cancer Centre (Singapore) and Changi General Hospital. He also conducts SSTI's "An Understanding of the Employment Act and its Practical Applications to NPOs" and "Grievance Handling, Disciplinary Action and Cessation of Service for NPOs".

Fee Remarks

Applicable for registered charities and IPCs. Please refer to www.charities.gov.sg to check your eligibility

Enquiries

Rahayu Mokti / 62106699 / rahayu_mokti@ncss.gov.sg

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