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EPF contribution: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Latest EPF contribution HR Trends, workforce insights, and expert analysis. Stay updated with the latest news on EPF contribution.

Updated on: Jul 2026
EPFO Contributions Above , Become Voluntary
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EPFO Contributions Above , Become Voluntary

Jul 2, 2026

Government to Reevaluate Maximum Wage for EPS Contributions

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently announced that the Indian government is actively co...

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Sep 20, 2024
Government to Reevaluate Maximum Wage for EPS Contributions

EPFO warns default employers not contributing employee PF fund

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

EPFO
Mar 8, 2024
EPFO warns default employers not contributing employee PF fund

Higher EPF contribution to be taxable from April , but?

Higher EPF contribution to be taxable from April , but? Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman ...

EPFO
Feb 25, 2021
Higher EPF contribution to be taxable from April , but?
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Details you need to know
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Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Details you need to know

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Details you need to know Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) has been launched to incentivize employers for creation of new employment along with social security benefits and restoration of loss of employment during COVID-19 pandemic. Under the scheme; An employee drawing monthly wage of less than Rs. 15000/- who was not […]

Feb 15, 2021
EPFO Launches a NEW Electronic Facility for Principal Employers
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EPFO Launches a NEW Electronic Facility for Principal Employers

EPFO has launched an electronic facility for principal employers to view EPF compliances of their contractors EPFO has launched an electronic facility for principal employers (PE) who are not registered with the organization can register on the portal. In big news for employers and contract workers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a […]

Feb 5, 2021
EPFO is likely to hike wage ceiling for PF deduction to Rs 21,000 from Rs 15,000
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EPFO is likely to hike wage ceiling for PF deduction to Rs 21,000 from Rs 15,000

EPFO is likely to hike wage ceiling for PF deduction to Rs 21,000 from Rs 15,000 The government of India is likely to increase the monthly wage ceiling of mandatory EPF soon. The report suggests that it will be hiked from Rs 15,000 to RS 21,000. Accoring to a report by Zee News, a meeting […]

Jan 24, 2021
FICCI suggestions on EPFO & ESIC will put more money in your hand
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FICCI suggestions on EPFO & ESIC will put more money in your hand

FICCI suggestions on EPFO & ESIC will put more money in your hand Preparations for Union Budget 2021-22 (April-March) are in full swing and there are expectations from the government from various quarters and that includes the common man. Industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has prepared a list of […]

Dec 22, 2020
EPFO: A new facility is now available on UMANG App
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EPFO: A new facility is now available on UMANG App

Facility to apply for Scheme Certificate under EPS, 1995 now available on UMANG application The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) has been a big hit among EPF subscribers enabling them to access services during COVID-19 pandemic from the comfort of their homes in a hassle-free manner. Adding to the 16 services already on […]

Sep 29, 2020
EPFO proposes to cut EPF ctb & increase cover wage limit
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EPFO proposes to cut EPF ctb & increase cover wage limit

CBT members have proposed to the Ministry of Labour to cut contribution and increase the EPF cover wage limit for the country’s 4.5 crores PF members EPFO Central Board of Trustees (CBT) members have started pressuring them citing the interest of employees. Members have demanded the Labour Ministry to include it on the agenda of […]

Sep 28, 2020
EPF contributions will be deducted at old rates from Aug 1
Labour Law

EPF contributions will be deducted at old rates from Aug 1

EPF contributions will be deducted at old rates, at 12% from Aug 1, 2020 The government had cut EPF contribution, as a part of the relief measures that were announced by the FM to help both employees and employers to sail through the COVID crisis. Now from next month, the deductions will revert to old […]

Jul 30, 2020
Govt to pay EPF employees and employers share till Aug 20
Labour Law

Govt to pay EPF employees and employers share till Aug 20

Government to pay EPF contributions (entire 24%) of employees and employers till Aug 2020 PTI | The Union Cabinet on 8 July, Wednesday approved a proposal to extend the scheme for the payment of employers and employees’ PF contributions for three months until August 2020. Earlier, in May this year finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had […]

Jul 9, 2020
EPF contribution reduced to 10% for the next 3 months
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EPF contribution reduced to 10% for the next 3 months

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced details for the total Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package in a press conference on Wednesday. To increase the demand in the country and more take-home salary, the government has decided that EPF contribution for business entities and workers for the next three months will be reduced to 10 […]

May 14, 2020