Dear Seniors,
If a company employee, while reporting for duty or leaving from duty, is involved in a road accident (outside) and is seriously injured or faces death, is the company liable to pay any compensation?
Note: He is ESI exempted and not covered by any insurance. Please advise.
With thanks,
Shiv
From India, Bangalore
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If a company employee, while reporting for duty or leaving from duty, is involved in a road accident (outside) and is seriously injured or faces death, is the company liable to pay any compensation?
Note: He is ESI exempted and not covered by any insurance. Please advise.
With thanks,
Shiv
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Shiv,
It's based on the employee's contract agreement with the company and the service period. Many companies initially place employees under a probationary/confirmation period, typically 3 months/6 months, etc. In that case, it is a matter of courtesy. Even if he has been with the company for a long time, the company will consider the following:
1. Whether the person has a valid driving license.
2. If he was in a drunken state.
3. The way the accident happened, based on the FIR report given by the police department. Even in this case, it is a matter of courtesy by management.
From India, Hyderabad
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1It's based on the employee's contract agreement with the company and the service period. Many companies initially place employees under a probationary/confirmation period, typically 3 months/6 months, etc. In that case, it is a matter of courtesy. Even if he has been with the company for a long time, the company will consider the following:
1. Whether the person has a valid driving license.
2. If he was in a drunken state.
3. The way the accident happened, based on the FIR report given by the police department. Even in this case, it is a matter of courtesy by management.
From India, Hyderabad
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Employee's Compensation Act-2009.pdf