Bengaluru: Continental India has rolled out various schemes for employees in its 15 locations and plants and the three centres in the country to counter COVID-19.
The company has established quarantine facilities for its employees in Manesar, Gurugram, Modipuram, Faridabad, Sonepat, Kalyani, and its three centres in Bengaluru. They are open for employees who tested positive but do not require advanced/intensive medical care. For employees who require hospitalization and dedicated medical care, the company has partnered with leading hospitals across different locations. A dedicated COVID-19 task force in each location has been working on a 24X7 mode for employee support, the company said in a media release.
Medical expenses relating to COVID-19 treatment are covered under the group insurance policy.A special provision for a loan in the form of salary advances is offered to employees, to be availed during an emergency. Paid leaves for COVID-19 recovery and vaccination leaves have also been added for welfare. Additionally, the company has rolled out company-sponsored vaccination drives for employees and primary dependents, with dedicated camps on-site at its facilities and factories, the release added.
“With these initiatives, we hope our employees benefit and overcome any possible challenges caused by COVID-19,” Ajay Kumar, Head of Human Relations, Continental India, said.