Work Injury Compensation Act: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Understand your rights to medical leave wages and compensation if you suffer an injury while working in Singapore.
The Work Injury Compensation Act is a system designed to provide financial protection to workers who suffer injuries or illnesses resulting from their employment.
Who it's for
This scheme covers all employees working under a contract of service.
What you get
If you are injured due to your work, you can receive compensation for medical leave wages and other related costs stemming from the injury.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to access this protection, but there is a strict time requirement: you must report your injury to your employer within 10 days of the incident.
The catch to know
This scheme does not cover accidents that happen during your daily commute, unless the accident occurs while you are using company-provided transport.
How to apply
- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Ensure the injury is documented within the required 10-day window.
- Follow your employer's internal process for filing a claim.
- Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.mom.gov.sg