Under the ESI Act, 1948, the following records are to be maintained by the employer:
1. Register of employees: This register contains the details of each employee, including their name, address, date of birth, date of joining, etc.
2. Register of wages: This register contains the details of the wages paid to each employee, including the rate of pay, the number of days worked, the amount of deductions, etc.
3. Register of attendance: This register contains the details of the attendance of each employee, including the number of days present, the number of days absent, etc.
4. Inspection book: This book contains the details of the inspections carried out by the ESI authorities, including the date of inspection, the name of the inspector, the areas inspected, the observations made, etc.
5. Accident book: This book contains the details of any accidents that occur on the employer’s premises, including the date and time of the accident, the name of the employee involved, the nature of the injury, the treatment given, etc.
6. Any other record or register as may be specified by the ESI authorities.
