How to enable/disable ESI for an employee

Steps to Enable or Disable ESI for an Employee

1. Go to Payroll → Payroll Admin → Operations.

   

2. Scroll to Payroll Status, Tax Regime & Financial Details.

3. Click on Employees’ Statutory Info.

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5. Ensure the correct Pay Group is selected.

6. Search for the employee or use the ESI Eligible dropdown to filter employees.

7. Once you locate the employee, click Edit.

   

8. In the popup window, select Employee’s State Insurance (ESI).

9. Check or uncheck the box under Please Provide ESI Details to enable or disable ESI.

10. Click Update to save changes.

• If you uncheck the box, you must enter both the employee’s and employer’s ESI numbers.

• If the ESI number is not available, check the option below to still deduct ESI contributions.

   Note: ESI cannot be enabled for an employee if it has been disabled at the Pay Group level.