Flexi MoU Scheme in Manufacturing: Are Trainees Eligible for Disability Compensation?

Any trainee enrolled under the Flexi MoU scheme in a manufacturing plant is covered under the EC Act of 1923 for disability compensation.

Please explain what the Flexi MoUs scheme is.

The Flexi MoUs Scheme
The Flexi MoUs scheme, also known as the Flexible Memoranda of Understanding scheme, is a program that allows for more adaptable and customizable agreements between parties. This scheme provides a framework for collaboration that can be adjusted based on the specific needs and requirements of the parties involved. By offering flexibility in the terms and conditions of the agreement, the Flexi MoUs scheme aims to promote cooperation and innovation in various sectors.

All persons engaged or employed in an organization are eligible to receive compensation under the Employees' Compensation Act. In respect of an employee, including a trainee who is covered under the ESI Act, the compensation admissible under the Employees' Compensation Act will be managed by the ESI Corporation. Coverage Under the Employees' Compensation Act For coverage under the Employees' Compensation Act, the system of reward has no relevance. In the absence of any evidence to show the actual remuneration for service, the appropriate authority will take Rs 15,000, the maximum salary as per the Act, as the base for deciding the amount of compensation.