ESIC expansion drive: SPREE scheme revived to widen ESI net; one-time amnesty aims to cut litigation, boost compliance

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has relaunched the SPREE scheme until December 2025, aiming to broaden its reach to unregistered employers and workers. Complementing this, the Amnesty Scheme 2025 offers a chance to resolve disputes. ESIC has simplified penalty rates for delayed contributions and will allow relaxations on job-loss claims.