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Unified Shram Suvidha Portal (USSP) is to give employers one-stop compliance for labour laws.  🔹 One-Stop Compliance via USSP 1. Single Registration – LIN Every establishment gets a Labour Identification Number (LIN) . LIN replaces multiple codes: EPFO, ESIC, CLRA, ISMW, DGMS, etc. All compliance, inspections, returns, and notices are tracked through this LIN. 2. Unified Filing of Returns Instead of filing separate returns with EPFO, ESIC, CLRA, ISMW, etc., employers file one consolidated return on USSP. Covers: EPF (PF contributions) ESI (medical & social security) Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition Act) Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act Factories Act & Mines Act compliance 3. Inspection & Enforcement Transparent, computerized inspection scheme : Randomized allocation of inspectors. Inspection reports uploaded within 72 hours. Employers can view & respond online → no physical chasing. 4. Onli...

📅 ESI Compliance Calendar – FY 2025–26 (For filing & payment of Monthly Contribution online through ESIC Portal) Contribution Month Due Date for Filing & Payment (by 15th of following month) April 2025 15 May 2025 May 2025 15 June 2025 June 2025 15 July 2025 July 2025 15 August 2025 August 2025 15 September 2025 September 2025 15 October 2025 October 2025 15 November 2025 November 2025 15 December 2025 December 2025 15 January 2026 January 2026 15 February 2026 February 2026 15 March 2026 March 2026 15 April 2026 ✅ Important Notes Filing + Payment both must be completed by the due date. If the 15th is a Sunday/public holiday , payment should be made on the previous working day . Keep challans & contribution history downloaded each month for audit/inspection.

🔹 Enforcement of Labour Laws through USSP The Unified Shram Suvidha Portal (USSP) is not just for registration and returns — it is also designed to monitor and enforce compliance across different labour laws in India. Here’s how enforcement works: 1. Labour Identification Number (LIN) as Universal ID Every establishment is issued a Labour Identification Number (LIN) . All inspections, returns, notices, and orders are linked to this LIN . This makes tracking of compliance and violations across laws transparent. 2. Randomized & Transparent Inspections USSP hosts a Computerized Inspection Scheme : Inspections are assigned randomly by the portal (not manually by inspectors). This removes discretion, reduces harassment, and ensures fairness. Employers can view inspection reports online within 72 hours of inspection. 3. Unified Returns & Record Keeping Employers submit unified online returns (covering EPF, ESI, CLRA, ISMW, etc.). These ...

🔹 What is the Unified Shram Suvidha Portal (USSP)? The Unified Shram Suvidha Portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India . It provides a single-window online platform for employers to comply with various labour laws and social security schemes . Launched in 2014 , it integrates multiple organizations like: EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) DGMS / DGFASLI (Directorate General of Mines Safety / Factory Safety) And other labour-related bodies 🔹 Key Features Single Registration Employers can obtain a Labour Identification Number (LIN) → a unique ID linked to all labour laws. Single Portal for Compliances One place for filing returns, maintaining records, and responding to inspections. Transparency in Inspections Computerized inspection scheme → inspectors are assigned randomly. Employers can view i...