In India, ensuring worker safety and welfare is not just ethical — it’s legally required. Two popular mechanisms used by employers for this are the Workmen Compensation (WC) Policy and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). But which one is better, and how are they different? Let’s break it down in a simple, practical way.

In India, ensuring worker safety and welfare is not just ethical — it’s legally required. Two popular mechanisms used by employers for this are the Workmen Compensation (WC) Policy and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). But which one is better, and how are they different? Let’s break it down in a simple, practical way.