Faq's
Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is Raj Consultancy?
Raj Consultancy is HR & Labour law compliance outsourcing company.
Our team consist of extremely proficient and dedicated labour law expert with remarkable 25 years of experience in this field who ensures complete compliance under various labour laws. we have expanded our 7 branches in Gujarat, with more than 1000+ satisfies Clients.
How long has Firm been working?
Raj Consultancy is a Consultancy Company, running successfully from past 6 years with office located on various Cities
What we do?
Raj Consultancy delivers the expertise Consultation in H.R. Management Outsourcing, EPF, ESI, Factories Act, Professional Act, Gratuity Act, Bonus Act, WC insurance and Contract Labour Act Compliances.
We help you to achieve and meet the statutory compliance under HR & Labour laws.
What's our Mission?
Consulting firm is coordinate with customer to satisfy their needs and building long term business relation.Extend our business by providing ethically service to our clients.
We help you to achieve and meet the statutory compliance under HR & Labour laws.
What's our Expertise?
Service and Support, Time Efficiency, Solving Techniques, Be kept current.
New Services of us
H.R. Management, W.C.Policy
H. R. Management
What is HR management service under Raj Consultancy?
HR management service under raj consultancy provides bridge between establishment and managing work related to HR. It helps in reducing wastage of time since establishment don’t have to engage their time in giving training related to management. Since raj consultancy have full knowledge regarding legal compliances, it becomes beneficial for establishment related to strategic approaches and balancing economically.
What are the benefits for implementing the hr management services?
It provides best services to establishment along with balancing economically.
Through strategic approaches it follows all legal compliance.
It helps in managing resource management, filing system, attendance management, performance management, skill management and this all leads to managing time efficiently.
Owner’s stress can be reduced with the valuable supervision of HR which can solve various business conflicts with ease.
P. F. Queries
When the Establishment have required registering under the EPF act?
PF registration is mandatory for all establishments with 20 or more persons. Some establishments having less than 20 employees would also be required to obtain PF registration.
What is the current interest rate on EPF a/c?
In recent year i.e., in 2022-23 rate of interest is 8.10%.
What is the contribution of PF for employer side and employee side?
12% of employee side and 12% of employer side, out of that 8.33% is for FPF and other is for PF.
Why PF registration is required?
PF registration is required as they deduct the TDS from employee’s salary.
What is the due date for PF contribution payment?
Payment due date is 15th of every succeeding month.
Who is eligible for ABRY?
The new employees joining with a monthly wage less than 15000 are entitled to receive benefits for 24 wage months from the date of registration. The establishments registered with EPFO after 1 October 2020, will get benefits in respect of all new employees.
Is there any provision to register Branch or sub-unit under current PF code?
If a leading company is registered under PF Act then they can be able to register their sub-unit or Branch under that with same number.
If either company forgot to file contribution of 2 employees or salary difference found then there are any chances to rectify that error?
Yes, it can be rectified by filing further contribution or through arrears challan.
What is a TRRN number?
TRRN stands for Temporary Return Reference Number used to check the status of PF Challan payment. This number helps you to check your PF Challan payment status and also download it in the PDF format without logging in to the EPF portal.
What is CRN in PF?
Bank confirms the payment by generating a CRN file (Challan Reference. Number)
What is ABRY Scheme?
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) has been launched to incentivize employers for creation of new employment along with social security benefits and restoration of loss of employment during COVID-19 pandemic
E. S. I. Queries
When the Establishment have required registering under the ESI act?
All establishments/units/factories with over 10 employees are required to mandatory apply for the E. S. I. registration.
To whom ESI is not applicable?
ESI is not applicable to some Medical and educational institutions.
If any company or Establishment’s employees once covered under the coverage area after that any exemption can be given to them?
First of all, if any employee is employed under a covered area and then his transfer is done from another place, i.e., a non-coverable area, he is exempted from contributing his ESI.
What is the contribution period?
There is two contribution period each of six months viz; 1) 1st April to 30th Sept and 2) 1st Oct to 31st March.
What is e pehchan card?
All the Insured Persons whose Aadhaar Numbers are linked to the IP Numbers at the time of registration or subsequently will be issued e-Pehchan Card by the employers, which can be used as Permanent Identity Card for availing medical benefits till the eligibility for medical benefit exists.
What are the benefits of ESI?
Employees have benefits during the work i.e., before the retirement and after the retirement, just like Medical benefits, Sickness benefits, Maternity benefits etc.
Which employees are liable for deduction of ESI?
Employees whose monthly wage does not exceed Rs 21,000 are covered under the scheme.
What is contribution period?
There is two contribution period each of six month viz;
1) 1st April to 30th Sept and
2) 1st Oct to 31st March.
Can a factory or establishment once covered under the act go out of that, if the number of employees /coverable employees goes down to the minimum limit prescribed under the act?
Once a factory or an Establishment is covered under the Act, it continues to be covered even so the fact that the number of persons/coverable employees employed therein at any time falls below the required limit or there is a change in the manufacturing activity.
If employees’ salaries rise from the prescribed limit then can we stop cutting their ESI?
If employees’ decided salary rise then the establishment must stop his ESI only in 2 months i.e., Oct. and Apr.
What is the present rate of contribution?
Employer’s contribution = 3.25% & Employee’s contribution = 0.75%
Factory Act
What is factory license?
As per the Factories Act, 1948, a factory needs to obtain a Building Plan Approval from the Labour and Employment Department before applying for a factory registration. Under the Factories Act, 1948, registration and renewal of factory licenses are also done to ensure the safety of workers.
Who is adolescent as per factories act?
Children between age of 14 and 18 are defined as “Adolescent.”
In factory act, who will be called as an adult?
A person who have completed 18 years of age.
When should establishment require to get Factory license?
This Act is applicable to all factories which have employed 10 or more workers on any day of the preceding 12 months, engaged in manufacturing process being carried out with the aid of power or twenty or more workers are employed in manufacturing process being carried out without the aid of power.
Which provisions under factory act require complying?
Licensing of Factory, Health Provisions, Safety provisions, Welfare Provisions, Working Hours of Adults, Employment for young persons, and Annual Leave with Wages etc.
Minimum Wages Act
What is minimum wage Act?
The minimum wage act is the law that sets minimum daily wages for different categories of workers (basic salary + variable dearness allowance).
To whom this Act is applicable?
It is applicable at all the states of India.
Whether minimum wage is similar for all employees?
No. Minimum wage can be fixed on the bases of type and area of work. Employer must require either the minimum wage rate of central or state.
How can owner decide minimum wage of his employee?
Licensing of Factory, Health Provisions, Safety provisions, Welfare Provisions, Working Hours of Adults, Employment for young persons, and Annual Leave with Wages etc.
Professtional Tax
When establishment require registering for Professional Tax?
Every establishment must obtain professional tax registration and enrolment certificate within 30 days from the date of commencement of business.
Is it mandatory to pay professional tax?
Professional tax is mandatory tax and requires paying on regular bases. The penalties and interest are levy if professional tax is not paid or delayed.
When establishment require registering their employee for professional tax?
Every establishment must obtain professional tax registration and registration certificate when they engaged even single employee in their establishment. The duty lies on the establishment to get registered and deduct the professional tax from his employee’s salary and deposit the same into the state government’s account.
Does professional tax differ from state to state?
Yes, professional tax slab is differing in different state.
Bonus Act
What is bonus?
A sum of money to a person’s wages as a reward for good performance.
What is bonus act?
Aims of Bonus Act regulate the amount of bonus to be paid to the employee in establishments based on its profit and productivity.
Who is applicable for Bonus act?
The act is applicable to the whole India and for all establishments which had 20 or more employed on any day during the year.
G L W F
What is GLWF?
Gujarat Labour Welfare Fund Act 1965, Gujarat is following the Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Rules. It is an act to provide for the constitution of a Fund for the financing of activities to promote welfare of labour in Gujarat for conducting such activities and for certain other purposes.
What is contribution period?
There are two contribution periods each of six months: 1) 1st January to 30th June and 2) 1st July to 31st December.
What is the last date for payment?
It is a half-yearly payment and the last date of payment is 31st July and 31st January.
When do Establishment require registering under the GLWF act?
It is mandatory for all employer/establishment employing 10 or more employee/person.
What is Current GLWF contribution rate?
Current GLWF contribution rate from employee side is Rs.6 and from employer side is Rs.12.
What is the scheme of GLWF?How many schemes are there in GLWF?
There are following schemes: 1) Mobile Medical Van Scheme 2) Educational Award Scheme 3) Higher Education Reward Scheme 4) ShramyogiPravasan Yojana 5) Female Shramyogimarrigebenifite scheme 6) Female Labour Vehical Subsidy Scheme 7) Maternity Aid- Benefit And BetiBachao Scheme 8) Labour Accident benifite scheme 9) Labour’s Disable Child Benifite Scheme 10) SwachchhBhaarat -PUBLIC Toilat Facility For Labour Scheme 11) Home town scheme 12) Training For Competitive Exam Scheme 13) Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme 14) Labour Awareness Program Scheme- 15) Development Of New Labour Welfare Center 16) ShishuViharAneGanveshYojna 17) Special Events/Sport Turnaments Grant Scheme 18) Traditional/ Cultural Program Grant Scheme 19) YogCenter 20) Home Loan Interest subsidy scheme 21) PMKVY-2 22) Labours Child Encouragement Award Scheme
Apprentices Act, 1961
Whether the apprentice is liable for pf deduction?
Under the Model Standing Orders, an apprentice is described as a learner who is paid allowance during the period of training. Therefore, employers are not obliged to contribute to the PF for them.
Are apprentice covered under ESIC?
Apprentices engaged under the Standing Orders of the establishment or under the Apprentices Act are excluded from the definition of “employees” under the ESI Act. Therefore it is not mandatory to cover Apprentices under the ESI Act.
PF Claim
Whether employee can deduct PF at higher rate then prescribe rate under the Act?
Yes, Employee can deduct PF at higher rate then prescribe rate under the Act.
Even if employee continues his/her service, can employee still withdraw his/her money or not?
In such cases, Employee can apply for part withdrawal.
When can employee apply for part-withdrawal?
Employee can apply for part-withdrawal if his/her service is still on-going or within 30days from the date of resign.
Which are the primary document requirements for withdrawal?
UAN, Password for UAN, mobile number which is register with aadhaar card, bank passbook or Cancel Cheque & aadhaar card.
How to check EPF balance?
UAN, Password for UAN, mobile number which is register with aadhaar card, bank passbook or Cancel Cheque & aadhaar card.
What are 15G/15H?
Form 15G and Form 15H are declarations which can be submitted to receive payments without deduction of tax in case of members having a total annual income of Rs. 2.50 lacks and 3.00 lacks respectively. Form 15H is applicable for Senior Citizens (60 years or older) whereas Form 15G is for everyone else. Also, a member must have a PAN before applying for these forms.
What are the requirements of 15H?
If an employee’s age is greater than or equal to 60 years and his\her pf amount is more than or equal to 50,000 Rs. then the employee is eligible for 15H.
What are the requirements of 15H?
If an employee’s age is greater than or equal to 60 years and his\her pf amount is more than or equal to 50,000 Rs. then the employee is eligible for 15H.
When can employee update pan card in KYC?
When an employee’s name, date of birth & gender are the same in the PF database as well as in the PAN database, the employee can update his pan-card in KYC.
How many days of service are requirements for withdrawing pension contribution?
The employee must be present for 180 days in establishment excluding the non-contribution period.
How to check EPF balance?
1) Give a missed call on 01122901406
or
2) SMS EPFOHO to 7738299899
3) Please follow this link to check EPF & EPSM
Link:- balance.https://passbook.epfindia.gov.in/MemberPassBook/Login
When you can apply for a Marriage loan?
You Can Apply for a Marriage loan when you complete 7 years of Continuous job duration.
What is the reason for the member passbook not shown?
When your mobile number is linked with more than 2 UAN numbers, the passbook will not be shown to you.
After how many days withdrawal process is possible?
Withdrawal process is possible after 60 days of resign date.
When should employee need to add his/her nominee?
It is mandatory for all employees to add his/her nominee but it becomes compulsory for employee to add nominee in case of getting monthly pension or processing death case.
How many types of part-withdrawal are there?
Different types of part-withdrawal are Medical, construction house, marriage, higher education, non-receipt establishment from 2 months, natural calamity.
What are the primary requirements for addition of nominee?
Employee aadhaar card, aadhaar register mobile number, bank passbook or cancel cheque & passport size along with employee nominee’s aadhaar card & passport size photo.
When i can Apply for Form 10-c for claim?
The employee must need minimum 180 Working days of the job in any company. NCP Days are not counted as Working days.
What are the requirements of 15G?
If an employee’s age is less than 60 years, his\her pf amount is more than or equal to 50,000 Rs. If and Job Duration is less than 5 years then the employee is eligible for 15G.
When can employee upload 15G/15H in online claim process?
If employee’s pan-card is verified in his/her UAN, then employee can upload 15G/15H.
How can employee check claim status?
Follow this link to check claim status. https://passbook.epfindia.gov.in/MemberPassBook/Login Employee can check his/her status by using his/her own UAN & password.
If mobile number is not registered with aadhar card, can employee still apply for withdrawal/ part withdrawal or not?
NO. This is not possible, the mobile number must be registered with aadhaar card.
What should be the maximum size to upload 15G/15H?
1 MB of maximum size in PDF format.
When you can apply for a Purchase of house or plot loan?
1 MB of maximum size in PDF format.
Employment exchange
What is the benefit of employee for registering in employment exchange?
Employment exchange allows job seekers to search for suitable jobs and to update their resume. Employers can post their vacancies with these exchanges and choose from among the registered candidates as per their requirements.
Employment exchange
What is workmen compensation?
A financial compensation is payable to the workers depending in case of his injury or accident arising out of and in the course of employment and resulting in disablement or death.
When workmen compensation is applicable?
When organisation operating in India and employee/worker are not covered under ESIC.
What is GPA?
GPA – Group Personal Accident, will covers employees who are on duty.
Who is a workman under Workmen Compensation Act?
Every worker and Employee is a workman under this act, but they should be engaged for the purposes of employer’s business and who suffers an injury in any accident arising out of and in the course.
Is workmen compensation policy compulsory?
Workman Compensation Policy is mandatory in case the employees are not covered under ESI.
Is Doctor a workman?
Workman Compensation Policy is mandatory in case the employees are not covered under ESI.Doctors at the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) dispensaries/hospitals cannot be classified as Workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.