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My name is Dinesh. I have been newly recruited in a construction firm. I had copied down the offer letter sentence below:
"This has reference to your application and subsequent discussions you had with us. We are pleased to retain your services as “Engineer – XXX” on Consultancy assignment basis in our organization as per the terms and conditions agreed with you.
The contract letter detailing the terms and conditions of your consultancy assignment will be issued to you on your joining our organization. You would endeavor to start your assignment at the earliest but in any case not later than the date.
Please sign and return the copy of this letter as a token of acceptance of this assignment on retainership basis."
I received this letter on their company's letter pad. They are telling me I have to work on a consultancy basis. And they told me this is a direct company's contract.
Here are my questions:
1. What is a consultancy agreement basis?
2. Will I get the same facilities as permanent staff?
3. Will I get a payslip (they told me I will have a net salary with only TDS deducted from it)?
4. What about other site allowances?
Please help me understand.
From India, Madras
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My name is Dinesh. I have been newly recruited in a construction firm. I had copied down the offer letter sentence below:
"This has reference to your application and subsequent discussions you had with us. We are pleased to retain your services as “Engineer – XXX” on Consultancy assignment basis in our organization as per the terms and conditions agreed with you.
The contract letter detailing the terms and conditions of your consultancy assignment will be issued to you on your joining our organization. You would endeavor to start your assignment at the earliest but in any case not later than the date.
Please sign and return the copy of this letter as a token of acceptance of this assignment on retainership basis."
I received this letter on their company's letter pad. They are telling me I have to work on a consultancy basis. And they told me this is a direct company's contract.
Here are my questions:
1. What is a consultancy agreement basis?
2. Will I get the same facilities as permanent staff?
3. Will I get a payslip (they told me I will have a net salary with only TDS deducted from it)?
4. What about other site allowances?
Please help me understand.
From India, Madras
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1. consultancy agreement - is this third party payroll, you will not be on the direct payroll of the company but on the payroll of a consultancy and will be deputed to the company.
2. Facilities are based on the agreement of the consultancy, it wont be the same as permanant staff
3. Idealy you should get pay slip but do check with the consultancy about the same.
4. Again allowances depends on the agreement of the consultancy.
Kindly let me know if you have any further questions
From India, Mumbai
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2. Facilities are based on the agreement of the consultancy, it wont be the same as permanant staff
3. Idealy you should get pay slip but do check with the consultancy about the same.
4. Again allowances depends on the agreement of the consultancy.
Kindly let me know if you have any further questions
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Dinesh,
They have appointed you as a Consultant, not as an employee. Therefore, there is no scope for the applicability of benefits as an employee. That is the reason why only deduction is TDS, and there is no PF & ESIC. Furthermore, the wording you copied is for the Offer letter; they will issue the actual agreement for the consultant upon your joining.
Thanks,
Lokesh
From India, Delhi
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3They have appointed you as a Consultant, not as an employee. Therefore, there is no scope for the applicability of benefits as an employee. That is the reason why only deduction is TDS, and there is no PF & ESIC. Furthermore, the wording you copied is for the Offer letter; they will issue the actual agreement for the consultant upon your joining.
Thanks,
Lokesh
From India, Delhi
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Thanks for your replies. It was really helpful.
Can you explain to me what contractual employment is all about?
1. Is it a fixed term - like 2 years, and after that, there will be no relationship between the company and me?
2. And I don't have PF, allowances, facilities like other staff do.
3. Will I be treated as staff?
Please reply.
From India, Madras
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Can you explain to me what contractual employment is all about?
1. Is it a fixed term - like 2 years, and after that, there will be no relationship between the company and me?
2. And I don't have PF, allowances, facilities like other staff do.
3. Will I be treated as staff?
Please reply.
From India, Madras
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Yes, it is for a fixed period, and the duration is determined by the company. If needed, they can renew the contract.
Generally, employees on a contract do not receive these benefits.
You will not be a permanent employee in the company, and your treatment will depend on the company's culture.
From India, Mumbai
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Generally, employees on a contract do not receive these benefits.
You will not be a permanent employee in the company, and your treatment will depend on the company's culture.
From India, Mumbai
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