Is an Independent contractor an ‘Employee’ under the EPF Act? – Review of a Recent Judgment of the Karnataka High Court
It is an industry practice to engage persons on contractual basis, particularly where the work is clearly delineated and the relationship is closed ended, with a consolidated payout made to such person depending on completion of the work done etc. Such arrangements also envisage non-exclusive freelancer-like engagements, with the person so engaged being free to