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The provisions ShramSaathi uses, each with its source, version and effective date. Items marked Verification required must be checked against the official notification.

AllCode on Wages, 2019Industrial Relations Code, 2020Code on Social Security, 2020OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020Data protection (DPDP)
Contributions

Interest on delayed contributions — 12% p.a.

Simple interest at 12% per annum from the due date to the date of payment on any contribution or amount payable under the Code.

Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020)s.127 (as notified)v1 · 08-05-2026
Employees' State Insurance

ESI coverage wage ceiling

Employees drawing wages up to ₹21,000 a month (₹25,000 for persons with disability) are covered; contribution continues to the end of the contribution period.

Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020)Chapter IV; ESI (Central) Rulesv1 · 01-01-2017
Gratuity

Gratuity

15 days' wages (wages ÷ 26) for every completed year of service; five years' continuous service required except on death or disablement; fixed-term employees are paid pro rata without the five-year condition — ShramSaathi settles them on an annual basis (minimum 1 year, configurable, verify).

Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020)s.53v1 · 21-11-2025
Gratuity

Determination and payment of gratuity

Employer determines the amount, gives written notice and pays within 30 days of it becoming payable; interest is payable on delay.

Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020)s.56v1 · 21-11-2025
Gratuity

Gratuity application and notice — SS Form IV and Form V

Employee/nominee applies in Form IV; employer replies with Form V (payment or rejection with reasons).

Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026r.33v1 · 08-05-2026
Maternity benefit

Crèche facility

Every establishment with fifty or more employees shall have a crèche facility within the prescribed distance.

Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020)s.67v1 · 21-11-2025
Provident fund

EPF wage ceiling

Wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000 per month (reported).

Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020)EPF Scheme, 1952 (under the Code)v2 · 17-09-2026Verification required