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All employers in mainland Tanzania are required to register with the Workers’ Compensation Fund (WCF).
- Employers that existed before 1st July 2015 were required to register by 1st July 2015.
- Employers that started operations after 1st July 2015 must register within 30 days of recruiting their first employee.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO WCF
All employers in the formal sector in mainland Tanzania both public and private are required to contribute to the Workers’ Compensation Fund (WCF):
- Private sector employers: 0.6% of employees’ earnings.
- Public sector employers: 0.5% of employees’ earnings.
BENEFITS
PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION
The WCF provides compensation to employees who suffer occupational accidents or contract occupational diseases during the course of their employment. In the case of death, benefits are provided to the employee’s dependents.
Key points:
- Coverage applies to incidents from 1st July 2016 onwards; claims must be submitted within 12 months of the incident.
- Benefits are provided in two forms: lump-sum payments and monthly pensions, depending on the type and severity of disablement, as well as the level of dependency.
Incidents that occurred before 1st July 2016 are handled under the Workers’ Compensation Act of 1949 and the Public Service Act No. 8 of 2002.
- Medical Aid
- Temporary Disablement
- Permanent Disablement
- Constant Attendance Care Grants;
- Rehabilitation;
- Funeral Grant
- Compensation to dependents of the deceased employees.
BENEFICIARIES OF THE BENEFITS
The beneficiaries of benefits provided by the Fund are:
- Employees injured or affected by occupational accidents or diseases
- Dependents of employees who die as a result of occupational accidents or diseases
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION
Compensation is considered based on the following:
- The accident, disease, or death occurred during the actual performance of the employee’s duties
- The employee sustained injuries or died due to an occupational accident or disease
- No serious willful misconduct was involved on the part of the employee
- Employer has remitted past contributions
- Relevant documentation supporting the claim has been submitted
LET’S HELP YOU WITH YOUR WCF REGISTRATION
At Tan Biz Link, we assist businesses with WCF registration, helping you complete applications, process submissions, and obtain your certificate efficiently. If you face any challenges with WCF compliance, contact our team of experts today.
