Navigating EPF/ESI Deductions: How to Handle Multiple Sub-Codes for Contract Workers?

Dear Members,

A certain Principal Employer wishes to deduct the PF & ESI under its own sub-code for its deployed Contract Labour through various Contractors. However, a few contractors deploy their workmen for a specific period (say 10 days) at the site of the Principal Employer and for the remaining days of the month at any other site where the same contractor is engaged.

EPF/ESI Remittance Under Principal Employer Subcode

In this scenario, how can the EPF/ESI remittance be done under the Principal Employer Subcode, and what is the legal position under the Acts? Is there any technical aspect to do the remittance in the EPF & ESI Portal in such an arrangement?

As per different dates of engagement, the contribution can be paid at multiple establishments. However, the exit formalities should be done properly so that there is no overlap or cascading effect of dates of dual employment.

Thank you for your response. However, in this case, this is a regular practice each month with the same contract labor working at multiple sites. Joining and exit dates can't be marked each month.