Employees State Insurance Act
The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act is a social security legislation in India that provides certain benefits to employees and their dependents in the event of sickness, maternity, disablement, or death due to employment injury. As an organization subject to the ESI Act, your responsibilities typically include.
What We Do
Registration.
Ensuring that your organization is registered under the ESI Act if it meets the criteria laid down by the legislation.
Contribution.
Deducting the employee's contribution to the ESI scheme from their wages and contributing the employer's share as per the prescribed rates.
Filing Returns.
Submitting periodic returns and reports to the appropriate authorities as required by the ESI Act.
Employee Communication.
Informing employees about their rights and entitlements under the ESI Act, including the benefits available to them and the procedures for availing them.
Compliance.
Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the ESI Act, including maintaining records and documents related to employee wages, contributions, and benefits.
Cooperation with ESI Authorities.
Cooperating with ESI authorities during inspections, audits, or investigations to ensure compliance with the law.
Availing Services.
Facilitating employees in availing the benefits provided under the ESI scheme, such as medical treatment, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, etc., as and when required.
Benefits of Employees State Insurance Act
The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 provides comprehensive social security benefits to employees and their dependents in case of sickness, maternity, disablement, and death due to employment injury.
Medical Benefits.
The ESI scheme provides medical care to insured persons and their dependents. It covers medical attendance, treatment, and supply of necessary drugs and appliances.
Sickness Benefits.
Employees who are unable to work due to sickness are entitled to receive cash benefits.
Maternity Benefits.
Female employees are entitled to maternity benefits during pregnancy and childbirth.
Disablement Benefits.
If an insured person suffers from a disablement due to employment injury, they are entitled to receive disablement benefits. The benefits are provided based on the degree of disablement.
Dependent's Benefits.
In case of an insured person's death due to employment injury, their dependents are entitled to receive monthly payments.
Funeral Expenses.
The ESI scheme also covers funeral expenses to help the dependents of deceased insured persons meet the costs of the funeral.
Rehabilitation Services.
The Act provides for vocational rehabilitation services to help insured persons recover from their disabilities and return to work.