Seeking Urgent Advice: Am I Legally Liable for My Company's PF-ESIC Compliance Issues?

Respected Seniors,

I need your suggestions to get rid of a major problem on an urgent basis.

We are a small facility management company (directed by 2 individuals with a staff of approximately 300 employees), and I am working here as a Manager HR, responsible for all statutory compliance work.

I strive for perfection in a professional manner. I joined this company a year ago, and there has been no PF-ESIC enrollment from the beginning until now. After several discussions, the employer is now willing to address the compliance part either willingly or unwillingly ("kachua chaal").

During my tenure, I have signed and prepared numerous compliance documents on behalf of the company, many of which were/are... (I trust you can understand the implications).

Keeping the above in mind, I kindly request your guidance on the potential consequences in this matter. Are there any legal obligations for me as a Manager HR, or is it solely the company's responsibility?

Please respond to me as soon as possible.

Regards,

Vikas Kumar

Respected Seniors,

I need your suggestions to address a major problem urgently.

We are a small facility management company with 2 directors and approximately 300 employees. I work as the HR Manager, and all statutory compliance responsibilities fall under my purview.

I strive for perfection and professionalism in all aspects of my work. Since joining the company a year ago, I have discovered that there has been no PF-ESIC enrollment from the beginning until now. After numerous discussions, the employer is now willing to address compliance either voluntarily or under pressure.

During my tenure, I have handled and prepared numerous compliance documents on behalf of the company, many of which are sensitive in nature.

Keeping the above in mind, I kindly request your guidance on the potential consequences in this situation. Is there any legal liability for me as the HR Manager, or is it solely the company's responsibility?

Please respond to me as soon as possible.

Regards,

Vikas Kumar

Dear Vikas,

You can sign all the papers on behalf of the company. Now the question is regarding legal obligations. So, it is entirely the company's responsibility, not your responsibility. You are an employee of the company, not the employer. Also, for this, you can check the PF website.

Regards,
Dipali Lakhani

Respected Seniors,

I need your suggestions to get rid of a major problem on an urgent basis.

We are a small facility management company (directorship with 2 and a strength of approximately 300 employees), and I am working here as a Manager HR. All the statutory compliance work comes under my responsibilities.

I want everything to be done perfectly and professionally. I joined this company a year back, and there has been no PF-ESIC enrollment from the beginning until now. After several discussions, the employer is now willing to handle the compliance part either willingly or unwillingly.

During my tenure, I have signed and prepared numerous compliance papers on behalf of the company, many of which were and are... (I trust you understand).

Keeping the above in mind, I kindly request your guidance on the potential consequences in this matter. Are there any legal obligations for me as a Manager HR, or is it solely the company's responsibility?

Please respond to me as soon as possible.

Regards,

Vikas Kumar