The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to conduct its monthly Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 camps across various districts in India on 29th July 2024. This initiative is part of EPFO’s ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Overview of Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 Launched on 27th January 2023, Nidhi Aapke… Read more »

Comprehensive Analysis of EPFO’s Reduction in Damages Rates: A Detailed Examination The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently amended the rates of damages under various provisions of the EPF Scheme, the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), and the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI). Effective from 14th June 2024, these changes have significant implications for employers… Read more »

In a significant update from the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, a new directive has been issued regarding the discontinuation of Covid-19 advances under para 68L(3) of the EPF Scheme, 1952. This decision, documented in an official letter dated 12 June 2024, marks a pivotal change in the support provided to EPF… Read more »

Approval of EPF Interest Rate for 2023-24: Government of India Announces 8.25% Rate In a significant development for employees across India, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has officially approved the interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accumulations for the financial year 2023-24. According to the official communication dated 24th May 2024, the interest… Read more »

Streamlining EPFO Claims: Removal of Mandatory Cheque or Bank Passbook Upload In a significant move to enhance efficiency and reduce rejection rates, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has introduced a new policy that removes the mandatory requirement to upload images of cheque leaves or attested bank passbooks for certain eligible claims. This update, effective… Read more »

Streamlining EPFO Claims Without UAN: A Comprehensive Guide to the New Temporary Measure On 17th May 2024, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, issued a pivotal circular addressing the challenges in settling physical claims in death cases without the Universal Account Number (UAN). This move… Read more »

Introduction: Introduce the recent circular issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the corresponding directive from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Highlight the significance of this decision in the context of identity verification and the legal landscape.This information sheds light on an important change regarding the acceptance of Aadhaar as proof… Read more »

Explore the intricacies of EPFO inspections with our detailed breakdown of Circular CAIU/056/V-III/2023/2291. Gain insights into the latest guidelines, FAQs, and essential procedures for seamless compliance.” Detailed explanation and some specific guidelines for employers, as per the FAQ mentioned in the circular is presented in tabular format: FAQ Number Question Answer and Explanation Employer’s Action/Consideration… Read more »

EPF Interest Rate EPF is a retirement benefits scheme under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Act, 1952, where an employee has to pay a certain contribution towards the scheme and an equal contribution is paid by the employer as well on a month on month basis. The Scheme is managed by Employee Provident Fund… Read more »