The Employer's Liability Compulsory Insurance Act of 1969

The Employer's Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act of 1969 was passed by the British parliament on October 22, 1969. The Act requires all employers to take out insurance on their employees.

Significance

With the passage of the Act, all employers must have insurance on their employees for the cases of bodily injuries or diseases that could occur as a result of their employment. Employers must provide insurance of a minimum of 5 million pounds.

Considerations

Certain employers are exempt from having to comply with the Act. These include family businesses, government employers and health service providers. The Act is not applicable in North Ireland.

Identificaiton

Employers must have a certificate issued from the insurance company as proof of their compliance with the Act, and any inspector of the Secretary of State may ask to see said certificate. Employers can be fined up to 2,500 pounds a day for not properly insuring their employees.

References

• Contractors Compare: Employers Liabtility Compulsory Insurance Act 1969
• Health and Safety Executive: Employers Liabtility Compulsory Insurance Act 1969
• Office of Public Sector Information: Employer's Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969