ESI & PF — Beginner to Advance – First HR Consultant

About Course

Program Overview

This 3-day evening certification program is designed to build participants’ knowledge of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 and the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act, 1952 — from foundational concepts to advanced compliance, dispute handling, and the emerging Code on Social Security, 2020 framework. The program is delivered live, module-wise, in a compact daily 2-hour format so working HR, payroll and compliance professionals can attend without disrupting their office hours.

Program Snapshot

Subject	ESI (Employees’ State Insurance) + PF (Employees’ Provident Fund)
Level	Beginner to Advance
Duration	3 Days
Daily Timing	7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (2 Hours/Day)
Total Hours	6 Hours
Mode	Live Online / Classroom (as opted)
Certification	Certificate of Participation from First HR Consulting & Learning
Trainee Fee	4999/-

Program Objectives

Build a clear, practical understanding of ESI & EPF applicability, registration, and contribution structures from first principles

Enable participants to independently handle monthly ESI/EPF compliance, returns and portal filings

Explain employee benefits under ESI (sickness, maternity, disablement, dependent, medical) and EPF/EPS (withdrawal, transfer, pension, EDLI)

Prepare participants to face ESI Section 45-A and EPF Section 7-A inspections/assessments with confidence

Cover common non-compliances, penalties, damages & interest, and recent litigation trends

Provide a working understanding of how the Code on Social Security, 2020 will change ESI & EPF compliance going forward

Resolve real workplace queries through case studies and open discussion

Who Should Attend

HR Executives, HR Generalists, HRBPs and HR Managers

Payroll & Compliance Executives

Labour Law & Statutory Compliance professionals

Factory / Plant HR & IR personnel

Business owners and entrepreneurs managing HR & compliance in-house

Students and freshers pursuing a career in HR / Labour Law compliance

Training Methodology

Concept-first teaching, moving step-by-step from Beginner to Advance level

Live explanation of ESIC & EPFO portals, forms and challans

Real-life case studies, employer scenarios and Q&A in every session

Daily recap and short quiz to reinforce learning before moving to the next module

Reference material / notes shared with participants after each day

Day 1 — Foundation Level: ESI & EPF Basics

Focus: Applicability, coverage, registration and contribution structure under both Acts.

Time	Duration	Module / Topic
7:30 PM	10 min	Welcome, Introductions & Overview of Social Security Legislation in India
7:40 PM	30 min	Module 1: ESI Act, 1948 — Objective, Applicability, Coverage Threshold, Wage Ceiling & Registration Process (Employer & Employee)
8:10 PM	15 min	Module 2: ESI Contribution — Employee & Employer Contribution Rate, Contribution Period & Benefit Period, Wage Definition
8:25 PM	10 min	Short Break / Open Q&A
8:35 PM	30 min	Module 3: EPF Act, 1952 — Applicability, Coverage, UAN Generation, KYC, Registration Process (Employer & Employee)
9:05 PM	15 min	Module 4: EPF Contribution Structure — EPF / EPS / EDLI Split, Wage Ceiling, Voluntary PF (VPF)
9:20 PM	10 min	Day 1 Recap, Quick Quiz & Query Resolution

Day 2 — Intermediate Level: Compliance, Returns & Benefits

Focus: Monthly/annual compliance, portal filings, returns, and employee benefit entitlements under ESI & EPF.

Time	Duration	Module / Topic
7:30 PM	10 min	Recap of Day 1 & Learning Check
7:40 PM	30 min	Module 5: ESI Compliance — ESIC Portal Navigation, Monthly Contribution Filing, ESI Challan Generation, Half-Yearly Return
8:10 PM	20 min	Module 6: ESI Benefits — Sickness, Extended Sickness, Maternity, Disablement (Temporary & Permanent), Dependent, Medical & Funeral Benefit
8:30 PM	10 min	Short Break / Open Q&A
8:40 PM	30 min	Module 7: EPF Compliance — ECR Filing on Unified Portal, Form 5/10/12A, Nomination (Form 2), Monthly & Annual Returns
9:10 PM	15 min	Module 8: EPF Withdrawal, Transfer & Settlement — Form 19, 10C, 31, Online Claim Process, Auto-Settlement
9:25 PM	5 min	Day 2 Recap & Query Resolution

Day 3 — Advanced Level: Pension, Code on Social Security & Case Studies

Focus: EPS/EDLI, inspections & assessments, penalties, the Code on Social Security 2020, and practical problem-solving.

Time	Duration	Module / Topic
7:30 PM	10 min	Recap of Day 2 & Learning Check
7:40 PM	20 min	Module 9: Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 — Eligibility, Pension Calculation, Types of Pension, EDLI Benefit
8:00 PM	20 min	Module 10: Inspections & Assessments — ESI Section 45-A, EPF Section 7-A Proceedings, Documents Required, Employer’s Rights
8:20 PM	10 min	Short Break / Open Q&A
8:30 PM	20 min	Module 11: Common Non-Compliances, Penalties, Damages & Interest under ESI and EPF, Recent Litigation Trends
8:50 PM	20 min	Module 12: Impact of the Code on Social Security, 2020 on ESI & EPF — Key Changes and Transition Roadmap
9:10 PM	15 min	Module 13: Practical Case Studies, Live Query Resolution & Employer Best Practices
9:25 PM	5 min	Feedback, Certificate Distribution & Closing Remarks

Trainer Profile

Vinod Kumar Sharma

Principal Consultant, First HR Consulting & Learning — Labour Law Expert & Corporate Trainer.

An experienced labour law advisor, auditor and trainer, bringing practical, industry-tested insight into ESI, EPF and allied labour law compliance for corporates across sectors.

Certification

Participants who attend all 3 days will receive a Certificate of Participation from First HR Consulting & Learning, recognizing their completion of the ESI & PF (Beginner to Advance) training program.

Registration & Contact

For registration, fee details and batch schedule, please reach out to us:

First HR Consulting & Learning

#1045, Sector 39, Gurgaon – 122001

Mobile: 7015486551 / 9818688186

Email: firsthr2020@gmail.com | firsthr2050@gmail.com

Website: www.firsthrconsulting.in

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ESI & PF — Beginner to Advance