ENEMY ACTION
WORKERS' COMPENSATION QUESTION
A request that the Government should introduce legislation similar to that adopted by Britain and Australia, excluding from the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act employees injured by enemy action in the course of their duties, has been made by th« Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand. In a letter setting out its views the association stated that it appeared that at present, without any special provision being made, employers were liable under the Workers' Compensation Act to meet claims made by employees injured through enemy action. While in peace time the Act could be applied without disrupting business organisations, in war time liability might ruu into many millions of pounds. The importance of the question was recognised in Britain soon after the war broke out, with the passage of the Personal Injuries (Emergencies Provisions) Act. 1939. Similar legislation applied in Australia now, and it was suggested that action should also be taken by New Zealand.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24896, 21 April 1942, Page 7
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162ENEMY ACTION Otago Daily Times, Issue 24896, 21 April 1942, Page 7
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