1 Principal employers are required to contribute monthly for every employee that is eligible according to the rates as stipulated by the Act. ( 2 Refer to Rates Of Contribution Schedule). 3  The rates are based on the total sum of the monthly wages received by an employee. Under this Category, the contribution is paid by the employer for the Employment Injury Scheme. 2  The rate of contribution under this category is only 1.25% of the employeeâs monthly wages solely borne by the employer.
Bacterial infection is another possible cause of neonatal respiratory distress. Common pathogens include group B streptococci (GBS), Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and gram-negative enteric rods.
Neonatal sepsis. Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection that occurs in an infant younger than 90 days old. Early-onset sepsis is seen in the first week of life occurs after 1 week and before 3 months of age. Neonatal sepsis can be caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E.coli), Listeria, and some strains of streptococcus. Group B streptococcus (GBS) has been a major cause of neonatal sepsis. However, this problem has become less common because women are screened during pregnancy.