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Updated on: Nov 2025

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EPFO-ESIC Launch Voluntary Enrolment Scheme

Nov 29, 2025

HC Rules Against Abrupt Pension Recovery Without Consent

Punjab and Haryana High Court has unequivocally stated that any recovery of excess amounts from a pe...

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Nov 18, 2025

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EPFO Simplifies Merging Multiple PF Accounts into One UAN

For millions of Indian professionals, job mobility often leads to a common administrative headache ...

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Nov 10, 2025

Delhi HC Makes EPF Mandatory for Foreign Workers in India

In a significant judgment with wide-ranging implications for multinational companies and foreign pro...

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Nov 6, 2025

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EPFO Launches Employee Enrollment Scheme 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has launched the Employees’ Enrollment Scheme 2025 (EES 2025) to bring more workers into the fold of organized social security. Announced during EPFO’s 73rd Foundation Day celebrations on November 1, 2025, the scheme is designed to encourage voluntary compliance by employers and extend […]

Nov 3, 2025

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Cabinet Clears 8th Pay Commission Terms, Report in 18 Months

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), setting in motion a process that will impact the pay structure of more than 11 million central government employees and pensioners across India. The newly constituted panel is expected to submit its […]

Oct 28, 2025

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Retirement Savings Protected as EPFO Eases Withdrawal Norms

In a major overhaul of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) framework, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced reforms designed to make fund withdrawals faster, simpler, and more transparent. These changes, approved by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) and recommended by EPFO’s Finance & Audit Committee, are expected to benefit millions of […]

Oct 17, 2025

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EPFO Rolls Out New Scheme to Enroll Left-Out Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025) to bring more workers under EPFO. The government launched the initiative to expand social security coverage. It will operate from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 to include workers previously left out due to administrative or compliance gaps. Objective: Widening […]

Oct 14, 2025

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EPFO Allows Full EPF Withdrawal Under New Rules

In a major reform aimed at improving financial flexibility and ease of access for over 70 million subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has liberalised its partial withdrawal rules. Members can now withdraw up to 100% of their eligible Provident Fund (PF) balance under revised guidelines approved during the 238th meeting of the Central […]

Oct 14, 2025

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EPFO Revamps ECR System to Simplify Employer Return Filing

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) facility starting with the wage month of September 2025. The overhaul aims to simplify the return-filing process for employers and reduce data-entry errors that have historically complicated compliance. A key change in the new system is the separation of return submission from payment […]

Sep 29, 2025

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EPFO Adds 21.04 Lakh Net Members in July 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, marking a 5.55% year-on-year increase compared to July 2024. The latest payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights a continued expansion of formal employment in India, driven by job creation, increased awareness of social security […]

Sep 24, 2025

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EPS-95 Minimum Pension Hike Likely Ahead of Diwali 2025

As Diwali approaches, lakhs of pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, are awaiting a long-overdue revision in their monthly pension. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a hike in the minimum pension amount, which has remained stagnant at ₹1,000 per month since September 2014. The proposed increase could raise the […]

Sep 22, 2025

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Provident Fund Services Get a Digital Upgrade with EPFO 3.0

Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced a series of reforms under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The most notable among them is the introduction of a single login system for EPFO members, enabling access to all key services through one unified portal. Previously, members had to navigate multiple login interfaces […]

Sep 18, 2025

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Provident Fund Access to Get Easier with EPFO Digital Upgrade

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant digital upgrade that could allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) balances through ATMs and UPI platforms. The initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 reform agenda, is expected to be discussed at the upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October […]

Sep 11, 2025

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Fewer Firms Join EPFO as Job Creation Retreats from FY23 Peak

India’s formal job creation has declined for the second consecutive year, according to revised payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). In FY25, the EPFO added 12.9 million net new subscribers, down from 13.1 million in FY24 and 13.8 million in FY23. The trend marks a notable retreat from the FY23 peak, […]

Sep 3, 2025

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EPFO 3.0 Launch Soon: PF Withdrawals via ATM and UPI

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out its most significant digital upgrade to date—EPFO 3.0. Designed to make provident fund services faster, more transparent, and accessible, the new platform will benefit over 8 crore EPF subscribers across India. Once launched, EPFO 3.0 will allow members to withdraw funds directly via ATMs and […]

Aug 28, 2025