Dear seniors, Good noon If an employee is died in office premises in working hours, what are the benefits for the diseased employee and for his family?
From India, Chennai
From India, Chennai
the dependent of deceased emplolyee will get the following benefits under ESIC Act. 1. Dependent benefit 2. Funeral Expenses.
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
The dependents/legal heirs will be entitled to benefits under the following statutes if the respective statutes are applicable to the employee at the time of his death:
1. ESI Act, 1948
2. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
3. Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Please let me know if you require any further assistance or clarification.
From India, Coimbatore
1. ESI Act, 1948
2. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
3. Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Please let me know if you require any further assistance or clarification.
From India, Coimbatore
Benefits From ESI
Funeral Expenses: An amount of Rs. 10,000/- is payable to the dependents or to the person who performs the last rites from day one of entering insurable employment.
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme: On the death of a member, the Family Members or Nominee (whoever has the entitlement to claim the Provident Fund amount) can claim the EDLI Benefit. The maximum amount payable is Rs. 60,000/-. The nominee(s) have to apply in Form-5IF through the Employer. No amount is taken from the Member for this facility. The Employer contributes to this. Average PF Balance, salary, and service are the factors considered for the calculation of this amount. EPF Pension can be applied for: Death while in service by the nominee.
Gratuity: The employer should pay statutory gratuity to the nominee.
Melk M
From India, Chennai
Funeral Expenses: An amount of Rs. 10,000/- is payable to the dependents or to the person who performs the last rites from day one of entering insurable employment.
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme: On the death of a member, the Family Members or Nominee (whoever has the entitlement to claim the Provident Fund amount) can claim the EDLI Benefit. The maximum amount payable is Rs. 60,000/-. The nominee(s) have to apply in Form-5IF through the Employer. No amount is taken from the Member for this facility. The Employer contributes to this. Average PF Balance, salary, and service are the factors considered for the calculation of this amount. EPF Pension can be applied for: Death while in service by the nominee.
Gratuity: The employer should pay statutory gratuity to the nominee.
Melk M
From India, Chennai
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(Fact Checked)-The user's reply is correct. It accurately identifies the relevant statutes for benefits in the event of an employee's death in office premises during working hours. (1 Acknowledge point)