Can Employers Deduct Provident Fund Dues from Contractors? Here's What You Need to Know

M.Peer Mohamed Sardhar

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An employer can make deductions of provident fund dues from a contractor. An employer is entitled to make deductions from the contractor under section 8 A of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. The employer can recover the amount by deduction from any amount payable to the contractor under any contract or as a debt payable by the contractor.

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Narayana Swamy R

Hi,

Thank you for the legal tips of the day! Could you please provide information on employer liability regarding ESIC dues?

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