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Notification on Employers 0.5% Contribution Rate to the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-on-employers-0-5-contribution-rate-to-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme) on 2026-07-01, filed under ESI. The purpose of this notification is to clarify and notify employers about their contribution rate to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, ensuring social security benefits for employees.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-notification-on-employers-0-5-contribution-rate-to-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme
Category ESI
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-01

Action Required

Employers must ensure they contribute 0.5% of their employees' wages to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, and they should review and update their payroll processes to comply with this notification.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • ESI Act

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must ensure they contribute 0.5% of their employees' wages to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, and they should review and update their payroll processes to comply with this notification.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to clarify and notify employers about their contribution rate to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, ensuring social security benefits for employees.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the employer's contribution rate to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, which is 0.5%. This notification is applicable to all employers covered under the ESI Act, and they must ensure compliance with the specified contribution rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-on-employers-0-5-contribution-rate-to-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-07-01.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-on-employers-0-5-contribution-rate-to-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme about?
The purpose of this notification is to clarify and notify employers about their contribution rate to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, ensuring social security benefits for employees.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-notification-on-employers-0-5-contribution-rate-to-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme?
Employers must ensure they contribute 0.5% of their employees' wages to the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, and they should review and update their payroll processes to comply with this notification. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-01.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-on-employers-0-5-contribution-rate-to-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).