Hi We had engaged apprentices / Implant trainees with 3-6 months of job tenure and we paid stipend inline with minimum wages. My questions is whether ESI / PF is applicable to them or not ?
From India, Chennai
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Sir, yes, trainee employees are coverable under the ESI Act, 1948 provided their engagement is not as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. Please see section 2(9) of the ESI Act, 1948. This issue has been discussed a number of times on this site, and for details, you can search the relevant threads.
From India, Noida
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Dear Mr. Anand,

PFA some of the important judgments on the applicability of PF and ESI for the Trainees/Apprentices. If the in-plant trainees are taken for training as per the Standing Orders of your Company, you need to cover them only for ESI and not PF. In case you need more details, clarification, or documents, please contact us immediately.

Regards,
N. Nataraajhan
Sakthi Management Services
HP: +91 94835 17402
Email: natraj@sakthimanagement.com

From India, Bangalore
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File Type: pdf SC - PF Judgement (Central Arecanut) - Trainee - 2006.pdf (250.0 KB, 395 views)
File Type: pdf HC All - Trainees not covered for PF.pdf (946.0 KB, 327 views)
File Type: doc ESI Amendment on apprentice.doc (28.0 KB, 190 views)

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