Question

Explain the benefits provided by employers to employees under the Employees State Insurance Act.

Answer 1

1. Free maternity care for female employees. The reward is valid for twelve weeks.
2. Free medical treatment in case of sickness or employment injury.
3. If the damage is fatal, the half-wage benefit is transferred to the deceased's dependents as a pension.
4. Employees who are injured on the job and cannot work for more than a week are eligible for disability benefits.
5. In the event of total permanent disability, employees get a life pension equivalent to half of their wages.
6. Employees who are partially or permanently disabled receive a proportionate life pension.