I am working in a company wherein we have apprentices as per Standing Order. They are appointed and working in all the three shifts.
I have following to get some clarifications :-
1. Our Company has around 500 employees. Is there any ratio to be maintained for Apprentices?
2. I heard that Apprentices as per Standing Orders are only for designation and not for real Apprentices as per Apprentice Act. Is it right?
3. If so, the Apprentices as per our Standing orders are trainees for 1 year if they are technically qualified or trainees for 3 years if they are not technically qualified. Are they eligible for Minimum Wages as per Tamil Nadu Minimum Wages?
Can I get any Government References for the ratio portion of apprentices a company can keep?
EPF Authorities are insisting to pay PF for apprentices also. That is why I am requiring this clarification.
I have following to get some clarifications :-
1. Our Company has around 500 employees. Is there any ratio to be maintained for Apprentices?
2. I heard that Apprentices as per Standing Orders are only for designation and not for real Apprentices as per Apprentice Act. Is it right?
3. If so, the Apprentices as per our Standing orders are trainees for 1 year if they are technically qualified or trainees for 3 years if they are not technically qualified. Are they eligible for Minimum Wages as per Tamil Nadu Minimum Wages?
Can I get any Government References for the ratio portion of apprentices a company can keep?
EPF Authorities are insisting to pay PF for apprentices also. That is why I am requiring this clarification.