The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) has hosted a collaborative stakeholder workshop regarding the draft guidelines on the computation of Workers’ Compensation, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.

The event, attended by labour officers from the western region, was held at Acacia Hotel in Mbarara.

Workers’ compensation insurance offers significant benefits to companies, shielding them from potential lawsuits by employees for workplace negligence.

This insurance ensures that employees receive compensation promptly, thereby averting lengthy legal battles should any cases of accident arise.

Active participation in workers’ compensation initiatives is vital for increasing awareness of insurance benefits and bridging gaps in policy implementation and adoption.

Participants from UIA and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development pose for a photo

Apollo Onzoma, Assistant Commissioner of Industrial Relations at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, inaugurated the workshop.

He underscored the pivotal role of labour officers in shaping the impact of the Workers Compensation Act on Ugandan citizens. Onzoma commended UIA for its support in formulating the Workers Compensation Computation Guidelines.

Martha Irankunda, Labour Support Officer at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, guided labour officers through the assessment and computation processes outlined in the Workers Compensation Act.

Representing UIA at the meeting, Gilbert Emojong, Non-Life Technical Assistant, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for its proactive approach in drafting the Workers Compensation Computation Guidelines.

Nyanzi Kizito, Vice Chairperson of the Uganda Labour Association, also praised the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for its dedication to enhancing the visibility of labour officials in public service.

Gilbert affirmed UIA’s ongoing commitment to supporting and collaborating with all stakeholders to promote insurance while safeguarding consumers’ interests.