I would like to know about the principal-to-principal basis of a contract. Can you please help me understand where the aspect of "Principal to Principal" is defined and what the benefits are of entering into a contract on a principal-to-principal basis? Are there any case rulings related to this?
If a company is opting for a principal-to-principal basis contract, does it mean that the parent company (principal employer) does not have any statutory liability?
Kindly assist me.
Regards,
RAM
From India
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If a company is opting for a principal-to-principal basis contract, does it mean that the parent company (principal employer) does not have any statutory liability?
Kindly assist me.
Regards,
RAM
From India
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The provisions of the Contract Labour Act are very clear. The definition of a contract worker is also clearly stated. If the workers come under the definition, then the principal employer is liable for wages, safety, health, welfare, and all statutory dues. Claiming that an agreement is on a principal-to-principal basis or that it's a services contract or that it's lump sum or piece rate, etc., holds no water in court.
Supply of Products/Goods Only
It would be different if the contract was for only the supply of products/goods. Without any other services or work linked (and therefore the workers are not in your factory), would the principal-to-principal system work.
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2508Supply of Products/Goods Only
It would be different if the contract was for only the supply of products/goods. Without any other services or work linked (and therefore the workers are not in your factory), would the principal-to-principal system work.
From India, Mumbai
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