I have an overseas foreign worker friend who has developed iritis, most likely from having to have a strong light shining in her eyes due to a process that requires her to look at camera lenses that will be installed in a camera down the production line.
She pays all the taxes that she should pay to the government. And I am assuming her employer does too. Do you think she can get some kind of compensation for this injury? If so, what do I need to verify first (I assume I have to verify some kind of taxes were paid) and what is the next step? She is a timid person and I want to help her advocate for herself by getting some information for her regarding her rights.
Also, at the time of this posting, she splashed acetone in her eyes and had to wash it out with water.
Any help would be greatly appreciate it. I know she must have some rights here even if she is a factory worker.
All insurance claims need a doctors diagnosis. There should be some proof that the injury was received during working hours.
If she is covered by labor insurance, then she can claim some compensation for treatment.
As for compensation for injury, that will probably only be possible if she sues the company and some wrongdoing by the company will be found. The company will likely settle if at fault.
Your friend should seek a lawyer to determine if a case can be made in court.
Recently I had a scooter accident on the way to work. Labor insurance and company accident insurance both paid money for treatment cost and loss of income during sick days.
Yes, but she’ll probably get fired for bringing up a case and if she wins or loses she will get fired anyway for some dubious. I’m understand that OFW have very little power here and of course they don’t male enough to retain a lawyer in the first place. Truly sad.