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Updated on: Apr 2023
ESIC Sickness Benefits in the form of cash compensation for employees
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ESIC Sickness Benefits in the form of cash compensation for employees

One of the two main statutory social security bodies, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced Sickness Benefits in the form of cash compensation for employees. The sickness benefits are provided in the form of periodic cash payments that can be provided under the ESI scheme to an employee covered under ESI during the period of certified […]

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ESIC Online Maternity Benefit Claim Portal launched by Union Minister
Labour Law

ESIC Online Maternity Benefit Claim Portal launched by Union Minister

Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change launched the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation’s (ESIC) online maternity benefit claim facility during the commemoration of 102nd birth anniversary of Sh. Dattopant Thengadi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Speaking on this occasion, Shri Bhupender Yadav lauded the efforts of ESIC for […]

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ESIC new opportunity for students of Architecture Colleges
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ESIC new opportunity for students of Architecture Colleges

One of the two main statutory social security bodies, The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is providing a unique & new opportunity to students of Architecture Colleges. This will provide great exposure to college students. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has shared a tweet from an official handle saying, “Employees’ State Insurance Corporation is giving a golden […]

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Employers can deposit ESI Contribution for August by 22 Sept
Labour Law

Employers can deposit ESI Contribution for August by 22 Sept

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has given relaxation to Employers who did not file ESI Contributions for the Month of August 2022. As per the current update, employers are now allowed to file contributions up to 22 Sep 2022. ESIC has taken this move keeping in view the problems being faced by the employers in […]

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ESI Act applies to factories/ establishments: Benefits with reduced contribution
Labour Law

ESI Act applies to factories/ establishments: Benefits with reduced contribution

The ESI Act applies to factories/establishments in the organised sector wherein 10 or more people are employed. Also, this Act applies to employees drawing monthly wages up to Rs. 21,000/-. ESI shared a Tweet on its official Twitter Handle saying, “ESI Act applies to factories/establishments in the organised sector wherein 10 or more person are […]

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PM Modi hails National Labour Conference of Labour Ministers
Labour Law

PM Modi hails National Labour Conference of Labour Ministers

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has addressed the National Conference of Labour Ministers of all States and Union Territories via video conferencing. Union Ministers Shri Bhupender Yadav and Shri Rameshwar Teli and Labour Ministers of States were among those present on the occasion. “The country completed 75 years of its independence on August 15 […]

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AskAnAppointment (AAA+): facility available on ESIC mobile
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AskAnAppointment (AAA+): facility available on ESIC mobile

One of the two main statutory social security bodies under the ownership of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Government of India, Employee State Insurance Corporation Of India (ESIC) had earlier launched an android mobile app called AskAnAppointment ESIC mobile app also known as AAA+. This app has been provided for seeking appointments in Hospitals by […]

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ESI Scheme to be implemented in whole country by end of year 2022
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ESI Scheme to be implemented in whole country by end of year 2022

ESI Corporation under the Chairmanship of Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Labour & Employment, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, in its 188th meeting held on June 19 has taken significant decisions to augment the medical care and service delivery mechanism across the country. It has been decided that ESI Scheme will be implemented in the entire […]

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Conveyance allowance is not part of wages for ESI Contr: Supreme Court
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Conveyance allowance is not part of wages for ESI Contr: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court (SC) has observed that conveyance allowance paid to employees is excluded from the definition of wages, so it can’t be part of the wages paid to them for computation of the ESI contribution. The apex court rules conveyance allowance paid to employees is excluded from the definition of wages. The ESI Court […]

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Labour Minister interacts with HR Heads of Industry from various sectors
Industry

Labour Minister interacts with HR Heads of Industry from various sectors

In first of its kind, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, interacted with Human Resource Heads of Industry representing various sectors, including from manufacturing, staffing agency, automobile, construction, hotel industries etc. Held an engaging interaction with top HR heads of industries across India. Discussed a range of issues, including enhancing employability and […]

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Each district across the nation would come under the coverage of ESIC
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Each district across the nation would come under the coverage of ESIC

Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Sh. Bhupender Yadav inspected the proposed 300-bed ESIC hospital in Haridwar today in the presence of the Sh. Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Petroleum & Natural Gas. On the occasion the Minister said that during the pandemic ESIC has provided relief to the people by […]

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Govt rolls out pension scheme for families of workers who died due to COVID-19
Coronavirus

Govt rolls out pension scheme for families of workers who died due to COVID-19

Govt rolls out pension scheme for families of workers who died due to COVID-19 The Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced additional benefits for workers through ESIC and EPFO schemes to address the fear and anxiety of workers about the well-being of their family members due to increasing incidences of death due to COVID […]

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