Workman under WC Act
Bhawani Mahapatra
(Querist) 07 February 2011
This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts
Is a pilot of a domestic airlines "Workman" under Workmen Compensation Act ?
Please give justification of your answer.
H. S. Thukral
(Expert) 21 March 2011
Pilot is a workman not only under WC Act but under Industrial Dispute Act as well. You don't have to be a 'workman' for compensation under WC Act. All employees are eligible.