Section 17A of The Employees Compensation Act, 1923 View Chapter 2

Duty of employer to inform employee of his rights.

1[17A. Duty of employer to inform employee of his rights.--Every employer shall immediately at the time of employment of an employee, inform the employee of his rights to compensation under this Act, in writing as well as through electronic means, in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area of employment, as may be understood by the employee.]

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Footnote -

1. Ins. by Act 11 of 2017, s. 2 (w.e.f. 15-5-2017).