The Role and Importance of the Workplace Accident Compensation Fund in Morocco

The Workplace Accident Compensation Fund, recently mentioned by the Minister of Economy and Finance in Parliament, plays a role of financial and medical assistance to workers who are victims of occupational accidents. Its main objective is to protect the rights of workers and help them recover after suffering an accident at work. Responding to a written question, Nadia Fettah Alaoui highlighted the different compensation and support measures available.

For workers and their families, the Workers’ Compensation Fund plays a key role. Through thoughtful distribution, it guarantees the payment of per diems, provides adequate medical care, supports the vocational rehabilitation of injured workers and offers financial assistance to bereaved families, according to a government explanation of the scope of action. initiative. In addition, the Fund contributes to mitigating the economic and social impact of work-related accidents, while helping workers recover and return to an active and productive life.

Facing the parliamentarians, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, recently announced that the government has allocated an advance of 135 million dirhams to the Workers’ Compensation Fund, from the guarantee and solidarity funds between employers. She also pointed out that measures have been taken to activate the provisions of Decree No. 771-57-2 on the financing of new funds, in accordance with the law on workers’ compensation.

On the other hand, this decision was welcomed by the trade unions. The National Union of Workers of Morocco (UMT) has welcomed the government’s commitment to ensuring adequate protection for workers who are victims of occupational accidents. According to them, the Compensation Fund plays a vital role in guaranteeing workers’ rights and promoting a safe working environment.

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Similarly, the Democratic Confederation of Labor (CDT) expressed its satisfaction with the allocation of these additional resources for the Compensation Fund. They underscored the importance of this fund in ensuring fair and equitable redress for injured workers and their families.

This initiative is also part of the generalization of social coverage, one of the pillars of the government program. Indeed, the social protection system aims to ensure the well-being of workers and their families.

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In addition to the Work Accident Compensation Fund, there is also a social security system which includes health insurance, unemployment insurance and family allowances.

Compulsory health insurance allows workers to benefit from basic medical care, covering consultations, medicines and hospitalizations. This insurance is financed by contributions from employers, workers and the State.

Unemployment insurance, on the other hand, provides protection to workers in the event of involuntary job loss. Workers can receive unemployment benefit for a fixed period, enabling them to cope with economic hardship while looking for a job.

Family allowances are intended to support working families by providing financial assistance for education and childcare expenses.

By bringing together these different social protection measures, the government aims to guarantee the economic and social security of its workers. The Workers’ Compensation Fund plays a key role in this dynamic, offering specific assistance to workers injured in the course of their professional life.

The Compensation Fund for Work Accidents in Morocco plays a vital role in providing financial and medical assistance to injured workers. Its judicious distribution aims to protect the rights of workers and help them recover after an accident at work. This initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to the protection of workers and their right to adequate compensation in the event of an accident at work, which has been positively welcomed by the trade unions. At the same time, Morocco has put in place other social protection systems to guarantee the overall well-being of workers and their families.