I am planning to take up the job on assignment, contract, and part-time basis in a few industries on a monthly remuneration/fees which varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month. The total earnings will definitely be more than Rs. 40,000 per month. I request clarification on whether I will come under the purview of ESI and PF or not.
From India, Bangalore
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If you engage yourself in dual employment at the same time in the form of assignments, contracts, etc., then you will not be treated as an employee and will not come under the purview of statutory benefits (generally speaking). However, the exact nature of your engagement with different companies needs to be looked into for better advice.
From India, Kolkata
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Dear Mohan,
The implications will vary depending on your status in those establishments. Are you treated as an employee? Most probably not. Remuneration or fees are not 'salary & wages'. At best, you can be considered as a 'consultant' or some such portfolio. It could be a 'part-time employee', underline "employee" which matters in this context.
Secondly, what is the status of those establishments, and what is applicable for them - factory, shops, institutions, NGO. Are they registered under ESIC & EPF Acts? Better ask them; they'll know the answer to your query, rather they'll decide what is applicable to you. Ascertain the relevant info from the companies and revert.
From India, Bangalore
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The implications will vary depending on your status in those establishments. Are you treated as an employee? Most probably not. Remuneration or fees are not 'salary & wages'. At best, you can be considered as a 'consultant' or some such portfolio. It could be a 'part-time employee', underline "employee" which matters in this context.
Secondly, what is the status of those establishments, and what is applicable for them - factory, shops, institutions, NGO. Are they registered under ESIC & EPF Acts? Better ask them; they'll know the answer to your query, rather they'll decide what is applicable to you. Ascertain the relevant info from the companies and revert.
From India, Bangalore
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If you are rendering professional service on a "Retainership" basis, you do not come under the definition of an "Employee" as per the EPF & ESI Act. To be considered a professional, you need to have qualifications/expertise in fields such as Law, Engineering, CA, ICWA, ACS, etc. If you are planning to provide professional services, the service receiver will determine your categorization as a Professional or a Part-Time Employee.
Please note that Part-Time Employees fall under the purview of all labor laws applicable to employees. If you are still in the planning phase, you cannot determine the applicability of PF/ESI as a service provider. The applicability of various laws must be determined by your employer following the due procedure. Based on the information provided, I conclude that you fall under IT & ST.
From India, New Delhi
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Please note that Part-Time Employees fall under the purview of all labor laws applicable to employees. If you are still in the planning phase, you cannot determine the applicability of PF/ESI as a service provider. The applicability of various laws must be determined by your employer following the due procedure. Based on the information provided, I conclude that you fall under IT & ST.
From India, New Delhi
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Your query gives the impression that you are planning to start working as a consultant, rather than as an employee in some companies. If you are commencing work as a consultant, you will be engaged on a monthly retainer basis, receiving payment as a professional fee, not as an employee on a monthly salary. Therefore, ESI and PF coverage will not apply to you.
From India, Thane
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You can be engaged for contract fr service subject to service tax/IT.
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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