Dear members,
EPF for the training period, which is followed by regular appointment should be paid or not?
What I feel is that tainee under Apprentice Act are not covered by EPF, whereas in above said case EPF should be paid.
Kindly clarify with reference to court case or EPF&MP Act?
Regards,
Surinder Mahar
My understanding is that those covered by Apprentice Act do not come under PF. Another possibility of a similer situation could be where the Management policies stipulate a definite "apprentice and trainee" programme for imparting practical knowledge and accordingly the trainees/apprentices are engaged. I guess the underlying concept is whether the relationship is 'teacher & ward' or an 'employer & employee'.
Indra Kumar
Apprecntice is covered under tje Apprntice Act.
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