Rules For Sick Leaves

HI I AM WORKING AS HR EXECUTIVE IN A MULTINATIONAL COMPANY . I NEED YOUR SUGGESION ON THIS TOPIC.ONE EMPLOYEE GOT AN ACCIDENT AND TAKEN A LEAVE FOR 36 DAYS. HE HAS SUBMITTED SOME MEDICAL REPORT TREGARDING HIS HAND FRACTURE. WHAT CAN I DO? PLS GUIDE ME. MY MAIL ID IS [Login to view]

Hi R.N.Jha! You have not mentioned as to where the employee met with an accident,i.e on the premises of the factory or outside. It is important to note whether it falls in the category of "accident in the course of employment ". I f it is in the course of employment , responnsibility lies with the employer for treatment and leave for disablement period.It should have proper supporting documents , such as medical certificates/history, medicine bills, test reports,etc. The employer always has the option of subjecting the employee to strict proof thereof. But why this question now? Was there no report from the deptt. concerned? Whether your company did not make available medical aids to him and whether the doctor attending on him did not mention the expected period for recuperation from the disablement period. If answer is no, then please develop such a methodology so that you are not in the same dilema next time. I suggest reading of "the Workmen's Compensation Act" in this regard. I.N.JHA

what if the accident happens when the worker enjoying his Tea rest out side his workplace due to his own negligence?

Dear Rajendra, If E.S.I is applicable then you suggest him for clain for the same under E.S.I. Scheme. If E.S.I. is not applicable then you have to use W. C. Policy for the same and third option is Group Personal accident policy for the same, best way you have to submit all documents to insurance officer under GPA Policy. See here is a three options u can use any of this, for Insurance you have to give intimation about the accident witihin 24 hours. Regards, Anil