Does the PF Act Apply to a Contractor with Only 5 Laborers? Seeking Legal Insights

nrvyas
My company is covered under the PF Act. We have hired a contractor with only 5 laborers. My query is whether the PF Act applies to this contractor. Please support your answer - Y/N - with a legal reason. Your early answer will help me to proceed further.

Regards
Harsh Kumar Mehta
Your establishment is required to ensure compliance in respect of employees of contractors by virtue of provisions contained under sections 2(f)(i) and 8A of the EPF & Misc. Provisions Act, 1952.
If you are knowledgeable about any fact, resource or experience related to this topic - please add your views. For articles and copyrighted material please only cite the original source link. Each contribution will make this page a resource useful for everyone. Join To Contribute