Section 49 of ESI Act : Section 49: Sickness Benefit

Explanation using Example

Imagine that Rita is an employee at a manufacturing company and has been contributing to the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme. Unfortunately, Rita falls ill and is unable to attend work for several weeks. Under Section 49 of The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, Rita can claim sickness benefit. To do so, she must meet the qualification criteria set by the Central Government, such as having contributed to the ESI for a minimum period. Once her eligibility is confirmed, Rita can receive financial assistance during her period of sickness, as prescribed by the ESI scheme. This benefit helps her manage her expenses while she recovers without the stress of losing her income completely.