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  The Employee State Insurance, ESI act holds several sections. The section includes numerous medical benefits and insurance to employees working under factories registered under the  ESI Corporation.  ESI act 1948 is an exciting prospect for employee and legal perspective with the beginning of forming a social security program. The main objective of the act was to offer a security system for workers, especially in health-related unforeseen events. The Employee State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI), offers financial backing and the proper support for working-class individuals during the time of medical distress.  Section 2(8) describes employment injury as a personal injury that a person suffered during employment, and such damage happens during an accident or occupational disease arising solely due to work. The Scope and Application of the Act The ESI contribution rate 2019-20 is 0.75% of the wages, and for the employer, it is 3.25% of the wages paid in respect of the...