Clarification Needed on ESIC Procedures
I have a few doubts about ESIC. Please clarify the following:
1. If an employee meets with an accident during office hours but outside the office premises, what should we do? What about if it happens within the office premises? Also, if it occurs outside office hours, please let me know.
2. What should be done if an employee is in the office premises?
3. In the unfortunate event that an employee dies outside the office, what steps need to be taken?
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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6I have a few doubts about ESIC. Please clarify the following:
1. If an employee meets with an accident during office hours but outside the office premises, what should we do? What about if it happens within the office premises? Also, if it occurs outside office hours, please let me know.
2. What should be done if an employee is in the office premises?
3. In the unfortunate event that an employee dies outside the office, what steps need to be taken?
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Ashok,
As an employee met with an accident outside during work, the following formalities should be completed:
1. Firstly, check if the employee is covered under the ESIC scheme.
2. Secondly, verify if the accident report has been registered with the police.
3. Thirdly, confirm whether the employee, if on outside duty, has their outdoor duty slip or approval with the company.
4. Report the accident in Form 11 (accident register) of ESIC, duly signed by two witnesses or enclose the police report.
5. Fill out Form-12 (in triplicate) of ESIC and submit it to the local office within 24 hours so that the compensation process can begin.
After submitting Form-12, a medical board will be established by ESIC to assess the matter concerning compensation and benefits. The liability for compensation should rest with ESIC instead of the employer.
Thanks & Regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
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As an employee met with an accident outside during work, the following formalities should be completed:
1. Firstly, check if the employee is covered under the ESIC scheme.
2. Secondly, verify if the accident report has been registered with the police.
3. Thirdly, confirm whether the employee, if on outside duty, has their outdoor duty slip or approval with the company.
4. Report the accident in Form 11 (accident register) of ESIC, duly signed by two witnesses or enclose the police report.
5. Fill out Form-12 (in triplicate) of ESIC and submit it to the local office within 24 hours so that the compensation process can begin.
After submitting Form-12, a medical board will be established by ESIC to assess the matter concerning compensation and benefits. The liability for compensation should rest with ESIC instead of the employer.
Thanks & Regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
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Understanding Employment Injury under the E.S.I. Act, 1948
It is not so important at what time the accident occurred. It is also not crucial whether the accident took place inside or outside the office or factory premises. The main important criterion is whether the accident resulting in personal injuries to the insured person satisfies the criteria of "employment injury" as defined under section 2(8) of the E.S.I. Act, 1948. Besides this section, other important legal points have been laid down in Sections 46, 51 to 55-A of the said Act.
Procedures to Follow
The procedures to be followed by the employer, the injured employee, or their dependents are outlined in the ESI (Central) Rules, 1952, and ESI (General) Rules, 1952.
Benefits under the E.S.I. Act
Benefits such as Temporary Disablement Benefit, Permanent Disablement, and Dependant Benefit are crucial benefits under the said Act. HR staff of covered units should have proper knowledge of such laws and procedures so that proper and timely benefits are made available to the injured insured persons in need and their dependents.
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From India, Noida
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It is not so important at what time the accident occurred. It is also not crucial whether the accident took place inside or outside the office or factory premises. The main important criterion is whether the accident resulting in personal injuries to the insured person satisfies the criteria of "employment injury" as defined under section 2(8) of the E.S.I. Act, 1948. Besides this section, other important legal points have been laid down in Sections 46, 51 to 55-A of the said Act.
Procedures to Follow
The procedures to be followed by the employer, the injured employee, or their dependents are outlined in the ESI (Central) Rules, 1952, and ESI (General) Rules, 1952.
Benefits under the E.S.I. Act
Benefits such as Temporary Disablement Benefit, Permanent Disablement, and Dependant Benefit are crucial benefits under the said Act. HR staff of covered units should have proper knowledge of such laws and procedures so that proper and timely benefits are made available to the injured insured persons in need and their dependents.
Thank you.
From India, Noida
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ESIC Coverage for Employees
The ESIC coverage is available to the employee the moment he/she steps out of the house until he/she steps back in. The only requirement is that the journey to and from the office should be by the shortest route and within a reasonable time.
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From India, Mumbai
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The ESIC coverage is available to the employee the moment he/she steps out of the house until he/she steps back in. The only requirement is that the journey to and from the office should be by the shortest route and within a reasonable time.
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From India, Mumbai
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Greetings and Information on ESIC Circulars
In my earlier post, I already addressed the matter broadly. You can find it by simply typing sumitk.saxena in the search column of citehr.com. Currently, I am enclosing the copies of the circulars. This will be beneficial for you and hopefully can clear all your doubts.
Thanks and Regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
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In my earlier post, I already addressed the matter broadly. You can find it by simply typing sumitk.saxena in the search column of citehr.com. Currently, I am enclosing the copies of the circulars. This will be beneficial for you and hopefully can clear all your doubts.
Thanks and Regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
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Dear Ashok ji, Following are the answers you may find helpful:
Employee Accidents and Compensation
It should be established that the injury arises out of and in the course of employment. Whether the accident occurred in your office or outside the office is not important. Even if the accident occurred after office working hours, once it is established that the accident occurred out of and in the course of employment, it is considered an employment injury. You need to submit an accident report to the respective authority. Compensation should be provided as per the Employees' Compensation (EC) Act if the employee is not covered under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI). If the employee is covered under ESI, compensation/pension will be paid by the ESI Corporation.
Employee on Office Premises
The answer is as mentioned above.
Employee Death Outside the Office
The answer remains the same as above.
I hope this clarifies your queries. Let me know if you need any further assistance.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Employee Accidents and Compensation
It should be established that the injury arises out of and in the course of employment. Whether the accident occurred in your office or outside the office is not important. Even if the accident occurred after office working hours, once it is established that the accident occurred out of and in the course of employment, it is considered an employment injury. You need to submit an accident report to the respective authority. Compensation should be provided as per the Employees' Compensation (EC) Act if the employee is not covered under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI). If the employee is covered under ESI, compensation/pension will be paid by the ESI Corporation.
Employee on Office Premises
The answer is as mentioned above.
Employee Death Outside the Office
The answer remains the same as above.
I hope this clarifies your queries. Let me know if you need any further assistance.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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