Dear Sir,
One of our staff members committed suicide by taking pills during working hours. However, we are unsure of the exact medication she took, and the reason for her actions remains unknown. She has been receiving treatment for the past three days. We have received a letter from her parents stating that the company or other staff members are not responsible for her suicide. We are seeking clarification on whether this assertion is accurate or if there are other options to consider.
From India, Chennai
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1One of our staff members committed suicide by taking pills during working hours. However, we are unsure of the exact medication she took, and the reason for her actions remains unknown. She has been receiving treatment for the past three days. We have received a letter from her parents stating that the company or other staff members are not responsible for her suicide. We are seeking clarification on whether this assertion is accurate or if there are other options to consider.
From India, Chennai
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Hi, Your question is not clear. Are you trying to communicate that her parents are trying to blame the company or any staff? I presume so. As she is alive, please wait for her recovery. Once she becomes normal, find out the actual reason with the help of her family members. Handle the parents softly as it is natural they got aggravated due to their daughter's suicide attempt. Meanwhile, inquire with her coworkers about any inputs shared by her or any letter kept at the workplace regarding her suicide attempt.
However, alternatively, if you have received a letter from her parents stating that the company and staff are not responsible for her suicide, then preserve it in her personal file and wait for her recovery.
From India, Madras
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However, alternatively, if you have received a letter from her parents stating that the company and staff are not responsible for her suicide, then preserve it in her personal file and wait for her recovery.
From India, Madras
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Dear Mr. Stephen,
Our learned members have already provided their opinions. The factory or company is not responsible for paying any compensation to anybody for such incidents that occur outside of the work premises and outside of working hours. The Workmen's Compensation Act of 1923 will only apply to accidents resulting in minor/major injuries, temporary or permanent disablement, or even death that occur at the worksite and during working hours.
Whatever you have paid is based on humanitarian grounds and not as per the law. You do not need to pay any additional amount or compensation to the heirs of the deceased. You can settle his final settlement, including PF, Gratuity, Bonus, ESI, or any other benefits, to the legal heir upon submission of the death certificate and succession certificate issued by the competent authority.
SUGURESH ADONI
Rtd. Sr. Executive (Personnel & Ind. Rels)
Labour Laws Consultant
From India, Bidar
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Our learned members have already provided their opinions. The factory or company is not responsible for paying any compensation to anybody for such incidents that occur outside of the work premises and outside of working hours. The Workmen's Compensation Act of 1923 will only apply to accidents resulting in minor/major injuries, temporary or permanent disablement, or even death that occur at the worksite and during working hours.
Whatever you have paid is based on humanitarian grounds and not as per the law. You do not need to pay any additional amount or compensation to the heirs of the deceased. You can settle his final settlement, including PF, Gratuity, Bonus, ESI, or any other benefits, to the legal heir upon submission of the death certificate and succession certificate issued by the competent authority.
SUGURESH ADONI
Rtd. Sr. Executive (Personnel & Ind. Rels)
Labour Laws Consultant
From India, Bidar
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My suggestion to the moderator is to close older posts with a timeline, as the following discrepancies arise when someone continues the thread:
1. Everyone is looking for newer posts to update their knowledge.
2. As our laws are updated frequently, any posts from before five years ago would not be relevant now.
3. Members with queries can open a fresh post so that everyone can respond.
From India, New Delhi
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