Understanding EPF Act Coverage for Contractual Workers in Factories - CiteHR

Dear Members, if in a factory there are contractors deploying fewer than 20 workers, would those contract workers be covered under the EPF Act, considering the factory is covered under the EPF Act? Kindly reply as soon as possible.

Regards,
Umesh

From India, Gurgaon
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)

If the principal employer’s establishment employs twenty or more persons including contarct labour then the contarct labour need to be covered under P.FAct. B.Saikumar HR & Labour Law advisor
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(1)
UC
Amend(0)

CiteHR is an AI-augmented HR knowledge and collaboration platform, enabling HR professionals to solve real-world challenges, validate decisions, and stay ahead through collective intelligence and machine-enhanced guidance. Join Our Platform.







Contact Us Privacy Policy Disclaimer Terms Of Service

All rights reserved @ 2025 CiteHR ®

All Copyright And Trademarks in Posts Held By Respective Owners.