ESIC Compliance 2026: Coverage, Wage Definition, Contribution Rates, Benefits and Penalties

Introduction ESIC compliance in 2026 is no longer limited to deducting 0.75%, adding the employer’s 3.25% contribution and generating a monthly challan. Following the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020 from 21 November 2025 and notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 through G.S.R. 344(E) dated 8 May 2026 , employers must review their entire ESIC compliance process—from employee cov…