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Updated on: Nov 2025
Delhi HC Makes EPF Mandatory for Foreign Workers in India
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Delhi HC Makes EPF Mandatory for Foreign Workers in India

Nov 6, 2025

CBI arrests EPFO officer for taking bribe of over Rs lakh

Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has apprehended three accused including an Enforcement Officer...

Industry
Jun 14, 2024
CBI arrests EPFO officer for taking bribe of over Rs lakh

EPFO new rule allows Rs. lakh partial withdrawal for medical needs

One of the two main social security organization under the Government of Indias Ministry of L...

EPFO
Apr 18, 2024
EPFO new rule allows Rs. lakh partial withdrawal for medical needs

EPFO Know all about EPF advance on illness

One of the Worlds largest Social Security Organisations, the Employees Provident Fund ...

EPFO
Jan 15, 2024
EPFO Know all about EPF advance on illness
EPFO Update: EPF marriage advance facility for members
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EPFO Update: EPF marriage advance facility for members

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently updated the Employees Provident Fund marriage advance facility for members. The EPFO has recently shared a post on social media platform X (formally Twitter) saying, “Members can avail EPF marriage advance facility on completion of seven years of membership.” The […]

Nov 8, 2023
EPFO issues fresh guidelines for granting exemption to establishments
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EPFO issues fresh guidelines for granting exemption to establishments

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a fresh standard operating procedure (SOP). These SOPs describe the process and proposals of establishments seeking exemptions from the operation of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) scheme. INTRODUCTION Establishments that seek to maintain their own Provident Fund Trusts apply for a grant of exemption under Section 17 […]

Sep 7, 2023
EPFO issues new process to update/correct name, date of birth etc
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EPFO issues new process to update/correct name, date of birth etc

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a new procedure for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) members to correct or update their details. According to the circular issued by EPFO, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued to correct many other details including name, date of birth and gender of EPF members. Joint Declaration is […]

Sep 4, 2023
EPFO: Heading to a job abroad, still you can contribute to EPF account…
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EPFO: Heading to a job abroad, still you can contribute to EPF account…

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced for Indian citizens who are working in a foreign country can claim a Certificate of Coverage (COC). The Government of India through its initiative for the benefit of both the employers and employees has entered into Agreement with several countries to ensure that the employees of home country do not […]

Jun 17, 2022
EPFO: Ensuring Jobs for young India added 1.2 crore accounts in 2021-22
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EPFO: Ensuring Jobs for young India added 1.2 crore accounts in 2021-22

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the country for the past two years and the nation has been struggling in terms of jobs. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently revealed that the country’s youth is being empowered through numerous jobs. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation shared on its Twitter handle and said, “Under the Modi […]

Jun 13, 2022
EPFO: Members can replace existing EPF nominee with the new one
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EPFO: Members can replace existing EPF nominee with the new one

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said, “EPF members should know that they can change the existing EPF nominee and file a new nomination. A new EPF nomination will override the previous nomination and the latest EPF/EPS nomination will be considered as final one.” A tweet by EPFO said, “#EPF Members can file new nomination […]

May 26, 2022
EPF Act provisions applicable to private security agency: Supreme Court
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EPF Act provisions applicable to private security agency: Supreme Court

Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act provisions applicable to private security agency: Supreme Court The provisions of the Employees” Provident Fund Act are applicable to private security agencies providing personnel to clients, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. A bench of Justices Navin Sinha and Surya Kant said the appellant company is engaged in the specialised […]

Dec 3, 2020
EPFO launched WhatsApp helpline to resolve grievances
Labour Law

EPFO launched WhatsApp helpline to resolve grievances

EPFO launched WhatsApp helpline to resolve grievances under Nirbadh initiative gains popularity To further enhance ease of living experience for its members, EPFO has recently launched WhatsApp based helpline-cum-grievance redressal mechanism, under its series of Nirbadh initiatives aimed at ensuring seamless and un-interrupted service delivery to subscribers during COVID-19 pandemic. This new grievance redressal mechanism […]

Oct 14, 2020
EPFO to pay 8.5% interest on Provident Fund in 2 tranches
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EPFO to pay 8.5% interest on Provident Fund in 2 tranches

EPFO to pay 8.5% interest rate in two tranches of 8.15% & 0.35% The Retirement fund body EPFO or Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 8.5 per cent for the current financial year 2019-20, the government said on Wednesday. However, the interest payable to provident fund subscribers will […]

Sep 10, 2020