Explain Workers’ Compensation and Pay Equity

Question

Explain Workers’ Compensation and Pay Equity?

Answer 1

Workers’ Compensation:

It takes away employees’ ability to sue employer in event of injuries. It also provides benefits, funded by compulsory employer contributions, to cover partial disability, total incapacity, or death benefits.

Pay Equity:

It requires equal pay for work of equal value for women compared to men. Value is based on skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. In Ontario, applies to public sector and private sector employers with more than 10 employees.