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
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Subject |
ESI (Employees’ State Insurance) + PF (Employees’ Provident Fund) |
|---|---|
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Level |
Beginner to Advance |
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Duration |
3 Days |
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Daily Timing |
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (2 Hours/Day) |
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Total Hours |
6 Hours |
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Mode |
Live Online / Classroom (as opted) |
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Certification |
Certificate of Participation from First HR Consulting & Learning |
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Trainee Fee |
4999/- |
Program Objectives
Who Should Attend
Training Methodology
Day 1 — Foundation Level: ESI & EPF Basics
Focus: Applicability, coverage, registration and contribution structure under both Acts.
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Time |
Duration |
Module / Topic |
|---|---|---|
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7:30 PM |
10 min |
Welcome, Introductions & Overview of Social Security Legislation in India |
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7:40 PM |
30 min |
Module 1: ESI Act, 1948 — Objective, Applicability, Coverage Threshold, Wage Ceiling & Registration Process (Employer & Employee) |
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8:10 PM |
15 min |
Module 2: ESI Contribution — Employee & Employer Contribution Rate, Contribution Period & Benefit Period, Wage Definition |
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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) |
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9:05 PM |
15 min |
Module 4: EPF Contribution Structure — EPF / EPS / EDLI Split, Wage Ceiling, Voluntary PF (VPF) |
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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.
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Time |
Duration |
Module / Topic |
|---|---|---|
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7:30 PM |
10 min |
Recap of Day 1 & Learning Check |
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7:40 PM |
30 min |
Module 5: ESI Compliance — ESIC Portal Navigation, Monthly Contribution Filing, ESI Challan Generation, Half-Yearly Return |
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8:10 PM |
20 min |
Module 6: ESI Benefits — Sickness, Extended Sickness, Maternity, Disablement (Temporary & Permanent), Dependent, Medical & Funeral Benefit |
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8:30 PM |
10 min |
Short Break / Open Q&A |
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8:40 PM |
30 min |
Module 7: EPF Compliance — ECR Filing on Unified Portal, Form 5/10/12A, Nomination (Form 2), Monthly & Annual Returns |
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9:10 PM |
15 min |
Module 8: EPF Withdrawal, Transfer & Settlement — Form 19, 10C, 31, Online Claim Process, Auto-Settlement |
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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.
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Time |
Duration |
Module / Topic |
|---|---|---|
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7:30 PM |
10 min |
Recap of Day 2 & Learning Check |
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7:40 PM |
20 min |
Module 9: Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 — Eligibility, Pension Calculation, Types of Pension, EDLI Benefit |
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8:00 PM |
20 min |
Module 10: Inspections & Assessments — ESI Section 45-A, EPF Section 7-A Proceedings, Documents Required, Employer’s Rights |
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8:20 PM |
10 min |
Short Break / Open Q&A |
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8:30 PM |
20 min |
Module 11: Common Non-Compliances, Penalties, Damages & Interest under ESI and EPF, Recent Litigation Trends |
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8:50 PM |
20 min |
Module 12: Impact of the Code on Social Security, 2020 on ESI & EPF — Key Changes and Transition Roadmap |
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9:10 PM |
15 min |
Module 13: Practical Case Studies, Live Query Resolution & Employer Best Practices |
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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
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