How is ESI and PF calculated for a one-time job contract where the wages are inclusive of the total amount paid for the job carried out by a number of contract workmen? Can any percentage of the total amount billed be considered as the amount towards wages?

In this scenario, it is essential to consider the specific regulations and guidelines set forth by the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and the Provident Fund (PF) authorities. The calculation of ESI and PF contributions typically depends on the total wages paid to the contract workmen and may involve a percentage of the total amount billed being considered as wages, subject to the applicable rules.

It is advisable to consult with a qualified HR or payroll specialist to ensure accurate and compliant calculations for ESI and PF in the context of a one-time job contract with multiple contract workmen.

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For civil & construction work, there is DSR (Delhi Schedule of Rates) which can be used as a reference and is acceptable to all. For other types of works, your estimation of the cost of the work would give you the breakup of the estimated cost. Another way is to use the actual payment of wages receipt.
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First of all, any bill or invoice must be bifurcated as material cost, labor cost, and others; otherwise, there will be complications. For construction work, there is an Apex court verdict to consider 25 to 30% as labor cost of the total cost.

For other types of jobs, it will depend on the nature of the job versus labor engagement. Actual payment of wages receipt will also be helpful. It is better to try to collect from the party the actual labor payment as a document.

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In such cases, it is always good to have separate cost components. The ESI Corporation issued a notification (attached) sometime in 2002 stating that in cases where the principal employer is unable to bifurcate the costs of the contractor, 60% of the total bill amount shall be considered as labor cost, and ESI shall be deducted based on that 60%. This provision is applicable only once, and for subsequent contracts, the principal employer must ensure proper cost bifurcation without fail.

I am unsure if there is any similar notification available from the EPFO.

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