Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (EPF&MP Act):
The EPF Act (1952) and ESI Act (1948) provide social security to employees, but non-compliance can lead to penalties. Apex HR helps ensure compliance across India, becoming your partner in achieving good corporate governance.
- Registration with EPFO: We ensure your business is properly registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
- Streamlined Contributions: We handle the deposit of both employee and employer contributions to the EPF scheme.
- Accurate e-Challan Filing: Our team ensures timely and accurate electronic Challan (e-Challan) filing for EPF contributions.
- Annual Return Management: We take care of preparing and filing your annual EPF returns, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Expert Guidance: We provide ongoing guidance on EPF rules and regulations to keep you informed.
- EPF & ESI Code No Registration & Amendments
- Generation of Sub Code Numbers for PAN India Branches.
- Generation of Monthly Contribution Challan including Expats.
- Timely remittance of monthly statutory contributions for PAN India Branches.
- Issuance of ESI Numbers / Generation of Insurance Cards for PAN India Branches.
- Issuance of Certificate of Coverage from EPFO.
- Periodical preparation & submission of all statutory registers & returns as per statutory periodicity.
- Facilitate employees in getting Transfer In, Transfer out, Withdrawals & Pension Claims.
- Helping the employees in getting ESI benefits (Accident Claims and Medical claims etc.)
- Arranging Employees Help Desk Facility.
- Coordinate with the client in handling inspections by statutory authorities.
- Attending & Contesting the matter in Quasi-Judicial enquiry on the behalf of management. (EPF: 7 A,7 C, 7 Q , 8 F,14 B) (ESI: C-18 ,45 A ,C-19,45AA ,CP-2 , CP-23 & CP-24)
Advantage with Apex HR
- Streamlined Government Relations: We maintain excellent relationships with government departments, ensuring smooth HR processes.
- Self-Service Portal: Our web module empowers employees and employers to track PF transfers, withdrawals, advances, and pension claims.
- Data Management Expertise: Our team seamlessly handles large data volumes and ensures compliance for expat employees.
- Scalability and Experience: We have a proven track record managing a vast number of employees (over 15,000 PF and 100 ESI sub-codes for a single establishment across India).
- Leadership with Deep Knowledge: Our management team possesses extensive expertise in HR and related domains.
Employees’ State Insurance Act (ESI Act):
The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) program is a social security initiative in India, managed by the Ministry of Labor and Employment. It provides crucial medical and financial support to employees during emergencies.
Benefits for Workers: ESI offers a range of advantages for Indian workers, including:
- Medical Coverage: Access to healthcare services for themselves and their dependents.
- Financial Assistance: Financial aid during sickness, maternity leave, and disability.
Ensuring Compliance: Regular inspections by ESIC authorities are crucial for:
- Protecting Worker Benefits: Verifying that all eligible employees are enrolled and receiving their ESI benefits.
- Fair Contributions: Assessing if employers are accurately calculating and paying contributions based on all employee earnings.
- Uncovering Hidden Employment: Identifying unregistered employees and ensuring they are covered under the scheme.
- Registration with ESIC: We’ll handle the registration process with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for your business.
- Contribution Management: We’ll ensure timely and accurate deposit of both employee and employer contributions to the ESI scheme.
- e-Challan Filing: Our team will handle the electronic filing of ESI challans.
- Record Maintenance: We’ll maintain all necessary ESI registers, including attendance and medical records, as required by the Act.
- Liaison with ESIC: We can act as your liaison with the ESIC, handling any inquiries or communications on your behalf.
- Regular deposit of employee and employer contributions
- Maintaining ESI registers (attendance, medical etc.)