Sales promotion employees (medical representatives and others promoting sales) are now covered as employees under the Codes. They get:
- an appointment letter on joining, stating designation, wages and terms;
- wages, wage slips, bonus and gratuity under the Codes;
- annual leave, and the hours provisions as applicable to their work;
- PF and ESIC, if eligible.
Persons in a managerial or administrative capacity, or drawing wages above the notified limit in a supervisory capacity, may be excluded from the definition of worker for some purposes.
Last reviewed 17-10-2026. General information, not legal advice for a specific case. Check the latest Act, Rules and notifications of the appropriate government before acting.