How to Handle PF Registration for a Promoted Contract Employee Abroad?

Hi,

I am working in an MNC and I handle PF in my office.

My query is regarding the different types of employees we have in our office: contract employees and regular employees. One employee was promoted this month. However, during the contract period, the employee is not eligible for PF and ESI. Only when they are promoted to a regular employee status do they become eligible for PF and ESI.

The issue we are facing is that a contract employee was promoted to regular employee status this month, but the employee is currently in the US and has not even filled out the necessary forms. If any problems arise in this case, are there any other ways to fill out the forms?

Thanks & Regards,

Parthasarathy
9940448611 from Chennai

Dear,

PF regulations do not differ between regular and contract employees. It states that contributions should be made from the first day as per the eligibility criteria stated in the PF Act. In the case of contract employees, the contractor is responsible for every employee, whether contract or regular, while the principal employer is also responsible. Please consider this aspect.

Secondly, as they are eligible for PF contributions, please send the necessary information in the required format with the contributions. The nomination forms can be downloaded from the internet and sent by the employee via courier for submission.

Regards,
Vineet

Dear Vineet,

Thank you very much for the information. Now, I can ask that employee to take a printout and update the form; he can then send it through courier. Is it correct, sir?

Thanks for your great support and help.

Regards,
Parthasarathy

Dear all,

Good morning,

Can you please help me with how to apply, the documents, and the procedures required to initiate PF in my office as I am new? I would like to know all the formalities and documents needed. Please email me at jaya.official@gmail.com.

Regards,
Mary

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