The wage ceiling for coverage under the ESI Act, for an employee under disability raised to Rs 25000/ month The wage ceiling for coverage under the Employees State Insurance Act, of an employee with disability- under Equal Opportunities Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act 1995, and National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999- has been fixed at Rs.25,000/- per month, effective 1.4.2008. Accordingly those employed in factories and establishments drawing monthly salary up to Rs.25,000/-, will be covered under the ESI Act. However, the respective employers shall not pay employer’s share of contribution up to a maximum period of three years from the date of commencement of the contribution period. Regards, Madhu.T.K