Unified Metrics Library - Healthcare insurance

Helper question

Did the company provide healthcare insurance cover or onsite/nearsite facilities for employees either as a discounted employee option or a company funded benefit, during the period?

Summary

The objective of this indicator is to provide an understanding of the organization’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its workforce.

Unit

Boolean: Yes or No

Description

Medical insurance is a common employee benefit that has been available for a long time. It serves as a safety net for employees in case they fall ill or get injured.

Regulatory Definition

The European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) defines workplace health promotion (WHP) as "the combined efforts of employers, employees and society to improve the health and well-being of people at work".

Sources

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work
Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights , Chapter 2, Fair Working Conditions, 10. Healthy, safe and well-adapted work environment and data protection
Luxembourg Declaration on Workplace Health Promotion in the European Union , page 2

Examples

The health insurance coverage is dependent on the country of operations. Some EU countries provide private medical insurance alongside state-funded health insurance to their employees. State-funded health insurance is tied to social security schemes whereas private medical insurance might be a part of the company’s specific employee benefit package.

UN OECD guidelines violations

Number of days lost to injuries, accidents, fatalities or illness