Madhya Pradesh 108 ambulance staff allege gratuity hit after employee IDs were changed
About 7,000 staff of Madhya Pradesh's 108 ambulance service allege their gratuity of about Rs 60,000 each is at risk; NHM has sought an explanation.
Employees of the 108 ambulance service in Madhya Pradesh have alleged that the operating agency changed their employee IDs about six months ago, putting their gratuity at risk, according to a Nai Dunia report from Bhopal.
The report says around 7,000 employees across the state are affected. They were about to complete five years of service, after which each was due to receive roughly Rs 60,000 in gratuity, according to the allegation. The report describes the move as a way for the agency to save gratuity money.
Employees submitted a memorandum to the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), and the National Health Mission (NHM) has sought a clarification, the report said. The agency's response was not available in the portion of the article read.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Gratuity is generally linked to completing five years of service, so employee records and ID continuity can affect staff benefits.
- Drivers and EMTs working under contracted operators may want to keep copies of their joining and service records.
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