Unmasking Corruption-Fraud In The Compensation Systems Of Zambia: A Case Of Retirements On Medical Grounds

This paper explores the real life experiences of victims of employment accidents and retirements due to the efficacy of the laws and policies governing workplace accidents. To do so the paper delves into effects of diseases and dismissals considering the inevitability of such occurrences to workers. Of concern are the effects of employment laws and policies due to industrial accidents, diseases in factories and other places of work and the subsequent retirements on medical grounds. The paper suggests remedies to these policies and laws arguing that accidents causing griefs to employees can only be reduced in occurrence and far from being completely prevented. In Zambia, the employment and the worker’s compensation Act have been the basic points of reference and engagement between employers and employees befallen by such misfortunes. Provisions of the worker’s compensation law are that employees injured or diseased in the course of duty must be compensated by their respective employers. The Employment Act is meant to supervise employment of persons and ensure compliance with standards of employment practices in Zambia. The legislation states that a contract of employment is valid whether or not it is in writing. The kind of compensation that will motivate employee to give their best to influence performance positively will depend on how much it addressed their need for status, security, and their survival.