LatestCorporate Compliance 6 October 2026
ESIC Extends Coverage to All 31 Gujarat Districts
From October 1, 2026, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will extend mandatory coverage to establishments in every one of Gujarat’s 31 districts, requiring both employers and employees to contribute under the new wage code. The move aims to broaden social security benefits across the state.
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is expanding its reach in Gujarat.
- Effective Oct 1, 2026, all 31 districts are now under ESIC coverage.
- Employers and employees in these districts must pay the prescribed contributions.
- The change aligns with the recent wage code updates to enhance worker protection.
For full details, see the official announcement here.
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