Tag: ESIC
18.86 lakh new enrolments under ESI in December, 2023
According to the provisional payroll data released by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in the month of December, 2023, over 18 lakh new...
ESIC extends medical benefits to retired workers, boosts services in north-east
Some good news for retired workers! The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended medical benefits to those who retired on or after April...
‘Provide on-the-spot redressal of issues’: DG, ESIC to officers
A Suvidha Samagam was organised under the chairmanship of Rajendra Kumar, director general, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at the ESIC headquarters.
Kumar patiently listened...
Ministry of labour registers 17.9 lakh employees under ESIC
The ministry of labour has released the provisional payroll data for the employees' state insurance corporation (ESIC) for April 2023, revealing a significant addition...
30% pay hike for staff of Guwahati Municipal Corporation: Mayor
All regular and contractual staff members of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) will enjoy a 30 per cent increment in their salaries. The same...
Karnataka’s unemployment rate is 2.7% — lower than national figure of...
According to data from the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation or ESIC, from September 2017 to March 2021, Karnataka added 24 lakh formal jobs. Since...
16.27 lakh new employees added under ESI scheme in Jan. 2023
According to the provisional payroll data received from the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), 16.27 lakh new employees became part of the ESI scheme...
Hiring news: Opportunities in banking, tech, healthcare
State Bank of India (SBI) is looking for specialist cadre officers across India. The last date for applying online is February 25. The written...
Govt offers relief on ESIC contribution, may do so for EPFO...
As many manufacturing units have been forced to shut down their operations, the Indian government has decided to extend a helping hand to India...
Labour Codes: Free annual medical check-up for staff via ESIC
The new labour codes will allow employers to get their staff’s annual medical check-up done through the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation —for the employees...
50% wages for up to 3 months as unemployment relief
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana or ABVKY, which was introduced in 2018, for a trial period of two years, has now been extended till...
Unemployment benefit: 50% of 3 months’ salary for 4 mn workers
About four million industrial workers will now get 50 per cent of their three months’ average salary as unemployment benefit. The union government has...
NSO releases report on new subscribers to ESIC schemes
The National Statistical Office (NSO) released a report on payroll data, of new subscribers to the various social-security schemes run by the retirement fund...
ESIC increases confinement expenses to Rs 7500
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has hiked the confinement expenses amount given to pregnant women, by about 50 per cent. The amount, which...
For the very first time, gig workers may be eligible for...
State-run social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), may soon be providing insurance benefits to eligible...
Industrial workers to take home higher salaries, ESIC contribution lowered
With effect from 1 July, approx. four crore industrial and other workers earning up to Rs 21,000 every month, will enjoy raised take-home salaries....
Opportunities for stenos and UDC in ESIC
The online application process for recruitment of more than a 1000 stenographers and upper division clerks(UDC) is underway at the Employee State Insurance (ESIC)...
Employees’ ESIC contribution rate to be reduced to 1%, DA of...
The Central Government is considering reducing the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) contribution rate to one percent for employees and four per cent for...
Your unclaimed provident funds can suddenly turn lucrative
EPF pensioners will be able to avail medical facilities from a network of more than 1,400 dispensaries and 150 hospitals under ESIC.
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Spotify’s layoff fallout: CEO admits challenges despite profits
Spotify, the music-streaming platform, made headlines last December when it executed its largest ever round of layoffs under the leadership of Daniel Ek, CEO,...
Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
Granting childcare leave is Constitutional duty: SC
The Supreme Court recently observed that denying childcare leave or CCL to women is a violation of Constitutional Duty. It stated that childcare leave...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
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