Undue Advantage by Many

In a welfare organization a discussion takes place between the senior officer and his assistant, Rachel. The issue relates to deciding the quantum of financial assistance for removing the body of an employee who dies in office premises while on duty. The discussion follows:

Senior Official: Rachel. We have to decide on the question of enhancement of assistance for employees in the event of their death in office or on duty.

Rachel: Sir, already there is a provision for $500 to such a person for removal of the body and for funeral but this is found to be too low. There is constant demand for enhancement.

Senior Official: I do agree there is need. What is the enhancement you propose?

Rachel: Sir, I think it should be raised to $1500 per employee.

Senior Official: I disagree. This enhancement if approved will mean many people will be encouraged to misuse. In fact there is likelihood that many persons will take undue advantage of the new provision.

Rachel: I don't think any employee will come to office and die to be eligible for the higher benefit.

Senior Official: True. But I cannot agree to the new rate. It has to be below $1000. That will check misuse and abuse.

Rachel: Sir, God be with you.