Please explain the difference between a Trainee and a Probationer and the implications of EPF and other areas.
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Dear Colleague,
Trainee Overview
A trainee is a person who is given an opportunity to learn a job or work in an organization for a specified period of time (normally 6 months to 1 year), during which they are provided with all the necessary inputs to acquire a skill, job, or work, etc. During this training period, they are paid a stipend by the management. In the case of trainees, PF has to be covered from day one of such engagement.
Apprenticeship Act Exemption
Apprentices who are appointed under the provisions of the Apprenticeship Act 1961 are alone exempted from PF. This system aims to provide job skills to fresh ITIs/Diploma/Degree holders with a formal contract entered and registered with an Apprenticeship Advisor. There will be examinations and certifications by a department governed by the State/Central Government.
Probationer Overview
A probationer is a person appointed against a permanent vacancy, possessing the necessary skills and abilities to perform a job/work/role but requiring observation regarding their fitment to the given job/role, etc. Normally, a probation period of 6 months will be given, and confirmation will be granted upon satisfactory performance during probation. Probationers are eligible for PF coverage from day one of their appointment.
Take care,
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
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Trainee Overview
A trainee is a person who is given an opportunity to learn a job or work in an organization for a specified period of time (normally 6 months to 1 year), during which they are provided with all the necessary inputs to acquire a skill, job, or work, etc. During this training period, they are paid a stipend by the management. In the case of trainees, PF has to be covered from day one of such engagement.
Apprenticeship Act Exemption
Apprentices who are appointed under the provisions of the Apprenticeship Act 1961 are alone exempted from PF. This system aims to provide job skills to fresh ITIs/Diploma/Degree holders with a formal contract entered and registered with an Apprenticeship Advisor. There will be examinations and certifications by a department governed by the State/Central Government.
Probationer Overview
A probationer is a person appointed against a permanent vacancy, possessing the necessary skills and abilities to perform a job/work/role but requiring observation regarding their fitment to the given job/role, etc. Normally, a probation period of 6 months will be given, and confirmation will be granted upon satisfactory performance during probation. Probationers are eligible for PF coverage from day one of their appointment.
Take care,
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
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Difference Between a Trainee and a Probationer
A trainee is taken for the purpose of providing training. There will be no commitment or obligation for absorption after the completion of training.
Whereas, a probationer is recruited to fill a permanent position that exists or may arise. The probationary period is for observing the candidate's performance, behavior, and culture fit, among other factors, and there will be a commitment for absorption upon successful completion of the probation period.
However, both can be terminated subject to the conditions of the offer or appointment letter for unsatisfactory performance. Of course, it will happen rarely.
From India, Hyderabad
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A trainee is taken for the purpose of providing training. There will be no commitment or obligation for absorption after the completion of training.
Whereas, a probationer is recruited to fill a permanent position that exists or may arise. The probationary period is for observing the candidate's performance, behavior, and culture fit, among other factors, and there will be a commitment for absorption upon successful completion of the probation period.
However, both can be terminated subject to the conditions of the offer or appointment letter for unsatisfactory performance. Of course, it will happen rarely.
From India, Hyderabad
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