JNF-The-Working-Class-Struggle-of-Half-a-Century
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In cases where the workman is not totally disabled, but has completely<br />
lost the capacity to earn wages as he did before he became entitled to<br />
receive payment for the loss <strong>of</strong> any limb or other member <strong>of</strong> the body.<br />
Once again, through the present law there have been substantial increases<br />
on the amounts payable for such losses<br />
More Aid<br />
Under the present legislation the workman is entitled to further compensation<br />
in several cases.<br />
• Where, in the opinion <strong>of</strong> the doctor, the disablement is such that<br />
the workman requires the constant assistance <strong>of</strong> another person<br />
during his illness, he shall receive additional compensation.<br />
• A male workman is also entitled to an extra weekly allowance<br />
in respect <strong>of</strong> his wife and each child under the age <strong>of</strong> fifteen<br />
years.<br />
• Where the user <strong>of</strong> artificial limbs or other artificial members<br />
and apparatus will improve the earning capacity <strong>of</strong> an injured<br />
workman, such limbs etc. shall be provided at expense <strong>of</strong> the<br />
employer.<br />
• In cases where artificial members and apparatus are damaged in<br />
an accident, the employer may be required to replace or repair<br />
them.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> employer is also liable to supply dental appliances and artificial<br />
eyes to the workmen.<br />
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