Who pays PF for workers hired through a contractor?
- The principal employer is responsible for paying contributions for employees engaged through a contractor G.S.R. 525(E), paragraph 20.
- The contractor is jointly and severally responsible with the principal employer G.S.R. 525(E), paragraph 27.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.