Hi, Do we need to deduct PF/ESIC for Interns or Trainees joining our company.
From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
4From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Even if they come for 2-3 months training and company provide them compensation in terms of stipend only?
From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(1)Amend(0)
From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(1)Amend(0)
Dear Senior, This is a confusion? do we really need to deduct and contribute PF / ESIC for the trainees as well? Regards, Jayeeta
From India, Calcutta
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Calcutta
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi, if you have engaged trainees under the Apprentice Act, then trainees are not covered under ESIC & PF, so you do not need to deduct or pay. If trainees are employed as per the provisions of the company's Standing Orders or HR policy, then trainees will be covered under ESIC and PF.
Regards,
Mallikarjuna R
From India, Bangalore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Regards,
Mallikarjuna R
From India, Bangalore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
No. But if verified, you should be able to show that they were there only to learn and did not perform any perennial or regular work. Please see the judgment of Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Mangalore v. Central Arecanut & Coca Marketing and Processing Coop. Ltd., Mangalore. This is the guiding/landmark judgment on this point; even EPF also agrees with it.
Regards,
From India, Chennai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Regards,
From India, Chennai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
My humble request to querists in this forum is to browse for similar topics/discussions before writing a query. For the ready reference of querists in the current thread, I am providing a link to earlier discussions on the same or similar topic, as follows:
https://www.citehr.com/448975-pf-esi...-students.html
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
https://www.citehr.com/448975-pf-esi...-students.html
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)CiteHR is an AI-augmented HR knowledge and collaboration platform, enabling HR professionals to solve real-world challenges, validate decisions, and stay ahead through collective intelligence and machine-enhanced guidance. Join Our Platform.
HC All - Trainees not covered for PF -2010.pdf
PF ESIC.xls