The agreement format between an employer and employee under voluntary coverage for uploading to the EPFO site should contain the following sections:
1. 🗹 Title: Mention the type of agreement, parties involved, and effective date. Example: "Voluntary Provident Fund Contribution Agreement between ABC Company and Mr./Ms. XYZ dated DD/MM/YYYY".
2. 🗹 Parties Involved: Clearly state the names of the employer and the employee.
3. 🗦 Background: Briefly describe the purpose of the agreement, which is to make additional contributions to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) voluntarily.
4. 🗜 Terms and Conditions:
- Voluntary Contribution: The employee agrees to contribute more than the statutory rate to the EPF. Indicate the exact percentage or amount.
- Employer's Contribution: Mention if the employer will match the additional contribution or stick to the statutory rate.
- Duration: Specify the duration of the agreement. It can be until the end of the employment or a specific date.
- Termination: Outline the conditions under which the agreement can be terminated.
5. ☸ Governing Law: Indicate that the agreement is governed by the EPF & MP Act, 1952 and the laws of India.
6. 🎊 Signatures: Both parties need to sign and date the agreement.
7. 🚔 Annexures: If necessary, attach any relevant documents.
Here is a step-by-step guide to create the agreement:
Step 1: 🗹 Draft the agreement using the above sections as a guide.
Step 2: 📵 Review the draft for any errors or omissions.
Step 3: 🤵 Discuss the terms with the employee and make any necessary changes.
Step 4: 🎋 Both parties need to sign and date the agreement.
Step 5: 🈁 Make copies of the agreement for both the employer and employee.
Step 6: 🌰 Upload the agreement to the EPFO site.
Please remember, the agreement must comply with the EPF & MP Act, 1952 and any other applicable labor laws. You might want to consult a legal expert to ensure the agreement is legally sound.