Acts Replaced: EPF Act, ESI Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Employees’ Compensation Act, Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, and others
Key Features:
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Coverage: Extends social security to gig workers, platform workers, plantation workers, and unorganized sector.
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Appropriate Government: Central Government covers telecom, insurance, banking, metro railways, PSUs (with ≥50% capital).
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Fixed‑Term Employment: Written contracts; benefits equal to permanent employees; proportionate gratuity eligibility.
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Contract Labour: Includes inter‑state migrant workers; excludes permanent contractor employees with full benefits.
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Funding: Contributions from Centre, States, employers, and beneficiaries to create robust welfare funds.
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Inspector‑cum‑Facilitator: New role to advise employers and workers, not just inspect.
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ESI Benefits: Workers entitled even if employer fails to register them in time.
Notification
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