what are responsibilities of an organisation in the case of an industrial mishap
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What are the responsibilities an Organisation has to consider in the case of an industrial mishap?
I request the opinion of the esteemed Members of the forum in the following case:
Mr. A has been employed as a Driver in a Company since last 13 years. The Organisation is in the Manufacturing sector and is a registered as a SSI entity. It is a private Limited Company with a proven track record of more than 40 years.
They have ESI, Medical Insurance, PF, Annual Bonus, Gratuity and all statutory systems in place for the welfare of the employees, who number about 250 in all.
Mr. A is presently aged about 42 years. Recently on 7/11/16, he was sent on official duty to a neighboring state, wherein he was required to escort some senior officials of the Organisation for equipment demonstration at the premises of a reputed customer. They left at 2.30 pm in the afternoon and reached their destination at about 8.00 pm.
Later on at about 8.30 pm he suffered a bout of vomiting and fell unconscious. He was admitted by Company personnel and treated at a nearby Hospital, where it was diagnosed that he had suffered a stroke. Upon revival, it was also noticed that the stroke had affected the mobility of his left hand and leg. It was also diagnosed that the stroke was a result of high Blood Sugar and hypertension. As he was in no fit condition to carry out his duties, he was provided transportation back to the Headquarters for further hospitalization and treatment. He was discharged from the hospital on 13/11/16 and went home for further rest and recuperation.
The Company provided monetary assistance to cover his hospitalization and other expenses through the Group Insurance Policy that the Company has taken to cater to such emergencies.
His salary was also paid till end Nov ’16, after adjusting his absence from 8/11/16 to 30/11/16.
Now after 2 months he is back on his feet, but has still been not in a condition to resume his normal duties. However, as the Organisation had stopped paying his salary stating that the Organisation is in no way responsible for the medical condition of the employee, as the person was not aware that he was diabetic nor was he taking any medication to control his condition. Consequently, he has reported back for duty, even though he has been advised further rest and physiotherapy by the doctors.
He is in no position to perform his duties as Driver.
Under the circumstances what is the role of the Organisation in rehabilitating him. It is also to be noted that he is the sole bread-winner of the family and he does not have any other source of income.
Can this situation be considered as an industrial mishap?
Yours sincerely,
Autonomy
Yesterday From India, Bengaluru
ANNONYMOUS Make Anonymous #1
What are the responsibilities an Organisation has to consider in the case of an industrial mishap?
I request the opinion of the esteemed Members of the forum in the following case:
Mr. A has been employed as a Driver in a Company since last 13 years. The Organisation is in the Manufacturing sector and is a registered as a SSI entity. It is a private Limited Company with a proven track record of more than 40 years.
They have ESI, Medical Insurance, PF, Annual Bonus, Gratuity and all statutory systems in place for the welfare of the employees, who number about 250 in all.
Mr. A is presently aged about 42 years. Recently on 7/11/16, he was sent on official duty to a neighboring state, wherein he was required to escort some senior officials of the Organisation for equipment demonstration at the premises of a reputed customer. They left at 2.30 pm in the afternoon and reached their destination at about 8.00 pm.
Later on at about 8.30 pm he suffered a bout of vomiting and fell unconscious. He was admitted by Company personnel and treated at a nearby Hospital, where it was diagnosed that he had suffered a stroke. Upon revival, it was also noticed that the stroke had affected the mobility of his left hand and leg. It was also diagnosed that the stroke was a result of high Blood Sugar and hypertension. As he was in no fit condition to carry out his duties, he was provided transportation back to the Headquarters for further hospitalization and treatment. He was discharged from the hospital on 13/11/16 and went home for further rest and recuperation.
The Company provided monetary assistance to cover his hospitalization and other expenses through the Group Insurance Policy that the Company has taken to cater to such emergencies.
His salary was also paid till end Nov ’16, after adjusting his absence from 8/11/16 to 30/11/16.
Now after 2 months he is back on his feet, but has still been not in a condition to resume his normal duties. However, as the Organisation had stopped paying his salary stating that the Organisation is in no way responsible for the medical condition of the employee, as the person was not aware that he was diabetic nor was he taking any medication to control his condition. Consequently, he has reported back for duty, even though he has been advised further rest and physiotherapy by the doctors.
He is in no position to perform his duties as Driver.
Under the circumstances what is the role of the Organisation in rehabilitating him. It is also to be noted that he is the sole bread-winner of the family and he does not have any other source of income.
Can this situation be considered as an industrial mishap?
Yours sincerely,
Autonomy
Yesterday From India, Bengaluru