Hi Buddy,
I could say yes, Its one of the responsibility of HR mangers to make workers to know about the benefits & features of ESI & PF etc (How worker will get sickness benefits & what are the kind of withdraws available under PF).
Buddy, As a HR like us, we want to make sure that there is no any compromise on welfare (statutory) areas.
Do cost cutting at areas where it fit without deteriorating the morale of employees.
Thumbs Up Buddy.