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It also covers OPD costs and blood tests.
“Being in the logistics space, employees are exposed to multiple people throughout the day; this benefit gives them added protection in these times,” said Srinivas Lingamuthu, cofounder of 72 Networks.Home services startup Urban Company, formerly UrbanClap, has partnered with Srinidhi Foundation to set up a relief fund to support gig workers and independent contractors on its platform and their families over the next few months.
“We have also set up a Rs 11-crore corpus to extend interest-free business advances to service partners, besides providing free Covid-19 health insurance and income protection,” said Abhiraj Singh Bhal, cofounder of Urban Company.Hostel chain Zostel provides its employees with accurate information about Covid-19 in their vernacular languages and free consultation with doctors across the country.
“We are constantly innovating to protect the interest of our on-ground staff,” he said.Earlier, shared living company Stanza Living set up a dedicated contingency fund from employees’ and cofounders’ voluntary contribution.
The Rs 10-lakh fund was set up to cover basic medical expenses for any employee in need, in the unfortunate incidence of contraction of Covid-19. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585377213.2030966/Services-startups-take-steps-to-protect-frontline-employees?ref=audio_experience
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By Startup AroundIt also covers OPD costs and blood tests.
“Being in the logistics space, employees are exposed to multiple people throughout the day; this benefit gives them added protection in these times,” said Srinivas Lingamuthu, cofounder of 72 Networks.Home services startup Urban Company, formerly UrbanClap, has partnered with Srinidhi Foundation to set up a relief fund to support gig workers and independent contractors on its platform and their families over the next few months.
“We have also set up a Rs 11-crore corpus to extend interest-free business advances to service partners, besides providing free Covid-19 health insurance and income protection,” said Abhiraj Singh Bhal, cofounder of Urban Company.Hostel chain Zostel provides its employees with accurate information about Covid-19 in their vernacular languages and free consultation with doctors across the country.
“We are constantly innovating to protect the interest of our on-ground staff,” he said.Earlier, shared living company Stanza Living set up a dedicated contingency fund from employees’ and cofounders’ voluntary contribution.
The Rs 10-lakh fund was set up to cover basic medical expenses for any employee in need, in the unfortunate incidence of contraction of Covid-19. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585377213.2030966/Services-startups-take-steps-to-protect-frontline-employees?ref=audio_experience