A mother of two was relieved after she received a compensation payout of $10,000 from the Ministry of Labour in Suva today.
Mohini Lata, 43, of Raiwai said her husband, who was an attendant at Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH), passed away while on duty in November 2012.
Ms Lata said the $10,000 compensation cheque was timely and would assist her family in fulfilling their daily needs.
“My elder daughter will be finishing high school this year and I can use this money to send her to University of the South Pacific for further studies. I am not working so this money will greatly benefit my children in their education,” Ms Lata said.
She said the Labour Ministry was helpful in processing the compensation pay out in a timely manner.
Ms Lata’s daughter, Joyce Kavita said she wanted to study agriculture science because there was a huge demand in this area.
While presenting the cheque the Minister for Labour, Jone Usamate said employers must ensure a safe and decent workplace at all times as stipulated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
“Employers must consider that workers are not injured, or pass away due to accidents or unsafe working environment in their workplaces. It is their responsibility to safeguard their workers and must inform us if any possible accidents or death occur,” Mr Usamate said.
Meanwhile, a total of $30,000 was paid out as compensation to three families today.
The deceased were employed in the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), Fiji Police Force and in the health sector.
Government has set aside $1.5million of workmen’s compensation for civil servants.
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