EPFO: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2022

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EPFO Benefits payable to widows, widowers children under EPS

Aug 5, 2022

EPFO adds . lakh net subscribers in the month of May,

The provisional payroll data of Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO released on th July ...

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Jul 22, 2022

EPFO adds . lakh net subscribers in April,

The provisional payroll data of EPFO released highlights that EPFO has added . lakh net subscrib...

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Jun 22, 2022

EPFO Heading to a job abroad, still you can contribute to EPF account

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Jun 17, 2022

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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

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EPFO members to get pension without any delay: ‘Nirbadh Sewa’

The members of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will get their pensions without any delay. This has come as a relief for the members. According to the ‘Nirbadh Sewa‘ launched by EPFO, this will help the subscribers to get a Pension Payment Order (PPO) on the due date of retirement. PPO enables pensioners to […]

Jun 1, 2022

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Ex-HR manager of pvt firms held for misappropriation of funds

K. Antony Hruthy, a 47-year-old EX-HR manager of private automobile firms was arrested for misappropriating the employee’s provisional fund (PF) savings of staff. He is charged under Sections 406, 465, and 468 of the Indian Penal and was arrested on Thursday. The official said, “In both instances, the misappropriation of funds came to light when […]

May 28, 2022

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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

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EPFO adds 15.32 Lakh Net Subscribers in March, 2022

The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on 20th May 2022 highlights that EPFO has added 15.32 lakh net subscribers in the month of March, 2022. Month-on-month comparison of payroll data shows an increase of 2.47 lakh net subscribers in March, 2022 comparing with the net additions during the month of February, 2022. EPFO adds 15.32 […]

May 24, 2022

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EPFO: Fraud Alert! Avoid these mistakes online else you will lose money

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has warned its members not to share critical details about their EPF account, personal information, or OTP over the phone or online. EPFO has announced this due to the growing threat of EPF-related OTP scams and other issues, also to minimize fraud. A shared tweet stated, “EPFO never asks its […]

May 15, 2022

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EPFO: The benefits payable to children, widows & widowers under EPS’95

There are several schemes under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Under this scheme, EPFO announces benefits payable to children, widows & widowers under EPS’95. The EPFO shared in a tweet the benefits payable to the widow/ widowers and children under this particular scheme. In case of any query, the EPFO members can login to […]

May 12, 2022

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EPFO subscribers must make nominations, benefits Rs 7 lakh

EPFO advises all subscribers to do/update e-nomination to avail the benefits. EPF members can also modify nominees online. It helps online claim settlement upon the death of the member, online payment of PF, Pension, and Insurance (upto Rs 7 lakh) to eligible nominees, and paperless and speedy claim settlement. Why one should file e-Nomination? ई-नामांकन […]

Apr 29, 2022

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EPFO: EPS’95 pensioners can submit life certificates anytime

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently announced that has brought relief to lakhs of pensioners. EPFO has stated that Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 95 pensioners can submit their life certificates at any time that is valid for one year from the date of submission. There are various methods that the pensioners can also […]

Apr 22, 2022

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EPFO adds 14.12 lakh net subscribers in February, 2022

The provisional payroll data of EPFO released today highlights that EPFO has added 14.12 lakh net subscribers in the month of February, 2022. The month-on-month comparison of payroll data reflects a slight increase of 31,826 net subscriber addition in February, 2022 compared to the previous month of January, 2022. Year-on-year comparison shows an increase of […]

Apr 21, 2022

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EPFO – Panel backs raising the monthly wage ceiling to Rs. 21,000

A high-level committee has backed the proposed for increasing in the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs. 21,000 from the current Rs. 15,000. However, the panel said the government can implement the increase from a later date after deliberations, according to the media report on Monday. If the proposal is […]

Apr 18, 2022

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Employees Provident Fund contributions above Rs. 2.5 Lakh to be taxed

The Centre has planned to tax Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions exceeding Rs. 2.50 lakh yearly. For government employees, the limit has been set at a higher end of Rs. 5 lakh. Under new Income Tax (I-T) Rules, PF accounts are likely to be divided into two parts one is taxable and the other is non-taxable contribution accounts from […]

Mar 24, 2022