Beyond salary, employers in Pakistan generally carry statutory obligations toward employee welfare schemes, and non-compliance accumulates quietly until an inspection or a former employee’s claim brings it to light.
Employees Old-Age Benefits
The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution scheme, established under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act 1976, requires registration of eligible employers and contributions toward old-age, survivor’s and invalidity pension for covered employees.
Provincial social security
Provincial social security institutions provide medical and other benefits to covered workers, funded through employer contributions. As with labour law generally, the applicable provincial scheme depends on where the establishment operates.
Consequences of non-registration
An employer who has not registered or contributed as required faces liability for the unpaid contributions, and employees or their dependants may separately pursue claims for benefits the employer failed to secure for them.
What to do next
Confirm your establishment’s registration status with EOBI and the relevant provincial social security institution, and review whether contributions are current for all eligible employees.