Wage Increase in ESIC: How Does This Affect You and Your Workplace?

Dear All,

Please find attached the official gazette on the wage increase in ESIC.

Want to know whether ESIC is applicable to IT companies or not? Awaiting your positive response.

Dear Mr. Maglog,

ESIC is applicable for IT industries as well.

[Coverage | Employee's State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India](http://esic.nic.in/coverage.php)

But in the coverage, it doesn't mention the IT industry specifically. It says non-seasonal factories, and IT establishments don't come under factories. Please elaborate....

Sir,

Please tell me the minimum employee limit for ESIC and EPF registration.

Regards,
Sumit

Dear Maglog,

ESI is applicable to all factories in Maharashtra. Since 1978, it has been applicable to shops, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and newspapers employing 20 or more employees all over Maharashtra (as per recent amendment). Therefore, since IT companies sell their products to clients and customers, they will be covered within the ambit of 'shop' as per the ESI Act. Hence, it is applicable if they are engaging more than 20 employees.

Thank you.