Is There an Age Limit for ESI and PF Coverage for Employees Aged 50 and Above?

Dear all,

Can you please tell me whether there is any age limit prescribed for employees' ESI and PF coverage? Most of my permanent and temporary staff are aged between 50-54+. Kindly advise me.

Thanks and regards,
M. Dhanasekar.

Sir, in order to become an employee within the meaning of the ESI Act, 1948, and rules/regulations framed thereunder, there is no requirement relating to the age limit of any person. The person should be employed in insurable employment and receiving wages as per the wage limit notified by the appropriate Government.

Age of an employee is decided by the Standing Order of the Company. Hence, all the persons employed as per the S.O. and drawing wages up to Rs 15,000 are eligible.

Your statement shows that an employee working past the age of retirement under standing orders is not covered under ESI even if his salary is less than ₹15000. I think that is an incorrect statement.