How to Structure an Rs 8000 Salary for a BPO Data Entry Operator Without PF Deductions?

Hi All Friends,

I want a salary structure for Rs 8000 per month for an employee working in BPO/KPO as a Data Entry Operator. The package does not include telephone bill, petrol, or travel allowance. Please advise if it is mandatory to deduct PF from the salary.

Regards,
Cesta

Dear Friend,

Greetings of the day!

Please share the location/state of your company. We will need this information to consider the minimum wage for your location. Kindly refer to the PF Act for PF deductions. The number of employees working in your organization will determine the deductions for PF, ESIC, and other statutory requirements.

Please keep me informed of any further developments.

Thank you.

Hi Ashish,

Please find the details as follows:

The location of my company is Pune, Maharashtra, and there are currently 15 employees with a salary range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 8,000 per month.

Regards,
Cesta

Dear Cesta,

Greetings of the day!

In my opinion, you will have to follow the Minimum Wage Act rules in your organization as the salary offered is not in accordance with government directions. As there are 15 employees covered in your organization, you will only have to deduct ESIC. PF deduction is compulsory only for organizations with 20 or more members.

Please let me know your further anticipations.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Can someone please help me with the actual salary breakdown or salary structure to be shown in the appointment letter? As mine is a new company, I am not so sure about it.

Thanks again.
Regards,
Cesta

Prima facie, your company is not abiding by the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act.

Just out of curiosity, why is there a need or justification for a washing allowance in a BPO?

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Thank you for your inquiry about the necessity or rationale behind providing a washing allowance for employees in a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) setting. The provision of a washing allowance is often introduced to assist employees who may be required to wear specific uniforms or attire as part of their job roles within the BPO industry. This allowance can help offset the costs associated with maintaining clean and presentable work attire, thus ensuring a professional appearance in the workplace. Additionally, it can be seen as a form of support for employees, acknowledging the additional expenses they may incur to meet the job requirements effectively.

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Should you have any further questions or require clarification on this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out.

You need to follow the minimum wages prescribed and notified by the State Government. At present, the minimum wage for a laborer is approximately Rs. 300 to Rs. 350 per day. Please check and understand from this example. Suppose the rate is Rs. 320 x 26 = 8320, which is the wage payable per month. If applicable, ESI contributions will be separate.

Regards,

RDS Yadav
Labour Law Adviser
navtaranghrs@gmail.com