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EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ACT

1938

ABOUT THE ACT

Objectives:

The Employers Liability Act aims to ensure that certain defences shall not be raised in suits for damages in respect of injuries sustained by workmen

Applicability

The Employers Liability Act extends to the whole of India and applies to all employers.

Related Sections Of The Act

Section 1:  Short title and extent
Section 1:  Short title and extent

Important Definitions

Section 2(a):  Workman
Section 2(a):  Workman
Section 2(b):  Employer
Section 2(b):  Employer