Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are at work. Your employees may be injured at work or they, or your former employees, may become ill as a result of their work while in your employment. They might try to claim compensation from you if they believe you are responsible. The Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 ensures that you have at least a minimum level of insurance cover against any such claims. Employers liability insurance will enable you to meet the cost of compensation for your employees injuries or illness whether they are caused on or off site. However, any injuries and illness relating to motor accidents that occur while your employees are working for you may be covered separately by your motor insurance. Public liability insurance is different. It covers you for claims made against you by members of the public or other businesses, but not for claims by employees. While public liability insurance is generally voluntary, employers liability insurance is compulsory. You can be fined if you do not hold a current employers liability insurance policy which complies with the law. For further information on Employers’ Liability please follow this link. Further information on insurance is available from insurance brokers, banks, insurance companies or the Association of British Insurers by visiting their website.
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