Partial Disablement

Partial Disablement in the Context of Payment of Wages Act

While "Partial Disablement" is most famously defined in the Employee's Compensation Act, it is relevant to the Payment of Wages Act regarding the employer's liability and the calculation of wages or deductions during periods of injury.

• Definition: It is a condition that reduces the earning capacity of a workman in every employment which he was capable of undertaking at the time of the accident.

• Temporary vs. Permanent:

  • Temporary Partial Disablement: Reduces earning capacity in the employment in which he was engaged at the time of the accident.

  • Permanent Partial Disablement: Permanently reduces earning capacity in every employment he was capable of doing at that time.

• Relevance: Under the Payment of Wages Act, an employer cannot deduct wages for periods where the employee is disabled due to an employment injury, as these are often covered by statutory compensation schemes.