ESIC Launches One-Time Dispute Resolution Scheme for Employers

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has rolled out a one-time dispute resolution scheme to help employers settle pending litigations. The initiative is aimed at cutting down case backlogs and promoting ease of compliance.

Under the scheme, industries can close disputes by paying due contributions, with partial waiver of penalties and interest. This is expected to encourage quicker settlements and reduce legal burdens.

Progressive Federation of Trade and Industry (PFTI) chairman Deepak Maini welcomed the move but urged ESIC to upgrade healthcare facilities, noting that norms require a 100-bed hospital for every one lakh registered workers.