Employees Provident Fund: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jan 2026

Labour Law

Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Jan 7, 2026

EPFO-ESIC Launch Voluntary Enrolment Scheme

The Ministry of Labour amp Employment has unveiled a significant six-month initiative, the Employe...

EPFO

Nov 29, 2025

EPFO Simplifies Merging Multiple PF Accounts into One UAN

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

EPFO

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...

EPFO

Nov 6, 2025

Delhi HC Makes EPF Mandatory for Foreign Workers in India

EPFO

EPFO Members Receive Self-Service Employment History Updates

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has streamlined the process for updating employment details, allowing members to modify their date of joining and exit without requiring document uploads or employer approval. This change aims to enhance user convenience, ensuring that EPF members can update their records seamlessly through the Unified Member Portal. Previously, employees had to […]

Jun 14, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Speeds Up Claim Settlements: 50% Processed in 3 Days

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has significantly improved its claim settlement process, resolving nearly 50% of claims within just three days. As of June 5, 2025, the organization has processed 68.96 lakh claims, marking a major milestone in its automation-driven efficiency strategy. EPFO is preparing to increase the automated claim settlement limit from ₹1 lakh […]

Jun 13, 2025

EPFO

EPFO New Mobile Services: No Internet? No Problem!

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched simplified mobile services that allow subscribers to check their Provident Fund (PF) balance without needing an app or login credentials. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility, particularly for individuals in rural and semi-urban areas with limited internet access. With this new system, EPFO members can retrieve their PF […]

May 12, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Sees 18.53 Lakh Net Member Surge in August 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a significant net addition of 18.53 lakh members in August 2024, marking a 9.07% year-on-year increase compared to the same month in 2023. This growth reflects the rising employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO’s effective outreach initiatives. Surge in New EPFO Memberships […]

Oct 22, 2024

EPFO

Breaking Records; EPFO Adds 19.29 Lakh Members in June 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has witnessed a significant surge in net member additions during June 2024. This growth reflects both increased employment opportunities and the effectiveness of EPFO’s outreach programs. Key Findings from EPFO Total Net Members Added: In June 2024, EPFO added a remarkable 19.29 lakh net members, marking a substantial increase […]

Aug 21, 2024

EPFO

Newly Launched Online Module for Exemption Surrender of EPF

In a significant move aimed at streamlining EPFO processes and enhancing member convenience, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the ‘Online Facility for Surrender of Exemption from EPF Scheme’ in New Delhi. This cutting-edge online module, part of the EPFO Central IT System 2.01, promises to […]

Aug 14, 2024

EPFO

EPFO 5th Live Session; Educating Members and Pensioners

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) continues its commitment to educating members and pensioners by organizing its 5th live session. Scheduled for 13th August 2024 at 12 noon, this interactive event will focus on the crucial topic of “EPF Transfer.” Whether you’re a working professional, a retiree, or someone planning for the future, understanding EPF transfer processes is […]

Aug 13, 2024

EPFO

Tata Motors Engages in Legal Battle with EPFO Over PF Transfer

In a legal clash, Tata Motors finds itself at odds with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) regarding the transfer of its pension funds. The automaker, which maintains its own exempted pension fund, had initially sought to relinquish this exemption status and transfer its employee provident fund corpus to the EPFO. However, the EPFO has […]

Jul 29, 2024

EPFO

EPFO has 3 Schemes to Boost Employment under Budget 2024-25

The Union Budget 2024-25 was released on July 23, 2024 with major initiatives for EPFO employees. In her Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three employment-linked incentive schemes. These are aimed at increasing hiring and recognizing the contributions of first-time employees. These schemes are closely tied to enrolment in the Employees’ Provident Fund […]

Jul 26, 2024