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EPFO Benefits: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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

Updated on: Dec 2022
Employers defaulting on EPFO contributions are liable to pay damages
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Employers defaulting on EPFO contributions are liable to pay damages

Dec 19, 2022

Know Your UAN in just steps Check details here

Universal Account Number UAN is a -digit unique number provided to each employee contributing to...

EPFO
Dec 10, 2022
Know Your UAN in just steps Check details here

Central government is likely to rise EPFO wage ceiling

A high-level committee has proposed the increase the wage ceiling under the Employees Provident Fun...

EPFO
Nov 24, 2022
Central government is likely to rise EPFO wage ceiling

SC partially upholds Kerala HC verdict regarding salary limit of ,

According to Livelaw, The supreme court SC has partially upheld the Kerala High Court judgment. Th...

Labour Law
Nov 4, 2022
SC partially upholds Kerala HC verdict regarding salary limit of ,
EPFO starts crediting interest for 2021-22; Check Balance
EPFO

EPFO starts crediting interest for 2021-22; Check Balance

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun the process of crediting interest for 2021-2 from October 31, Monday. Responding to a tweet on delay, EPFO said, “The process of crediting interest is ongoing and it will get reflected into your account soon. Whenever the interest is credited, […]

Nov 3, 2022
EPFO: Those with less than 6 months to retire can withdraw EPS-95
EPFO

EPFO: Those with less than 6 months to retire can withdraw EPS-95

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), recent program is for employees retiring in 6 months.  One of the two main statutory social security bodies, EPFO retirement fund body decided to allow the withdrawal of accumulations in the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95). The EPS, 1995 is a ‘Defined Contribution-Defined Benefit’ […]

Nov 2, 2022
EPFO Shares Benefits of Pension and EDLI Calculator
EPFO

EPFO Shares Benefits of Pension and EDLI Calculator

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). EPFO has introduced a new initiative to facilitate Member Pensioner & Nominee /family members (in case of EDLI benefit) to calculate the eligible Pension & EDLI benefits. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has recently shared a tweet saying from the official Twitter handle saying, “Benefits […]

Oct 11, 2022
Delay in crediting EPF interest due to software fix- Finance Ministry
EPFO

Delay in crediting EPF interest due to software fix- Finance Ministry

According to the Ministry of Finance, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) delayed in crediting EPF interest due to software for FY22 and there is no loss of interest for any member. The Finance Ministry has clarified that there is no loss of rate of interest for subscribers of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and […]

Oct 6, 2022
EPFO: Two-way mechanism for declaration of principal employers
EPFO

EPFO: Two-way mechanism for declaration of principal employers

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The EPFO has shared relevant information regarding Principal Employers. EPFO has shared a tweet from the official Twitter handle saying, “Principal Employers’ Functionality.” Principal Employers’ Functionality #EPFO #SocialSecurity #AmritMahotsav @AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/EuRSC6fihB — EPFO (@socialepfo) October 5, 2022 The two-way mechanism for declaration of […]

Oct 6, 2022
EPFO to increase Salary limit of employees: Report
EPFO

EPFO to increase Salary limit of employees: Report

A high-level committee has proposed the increase the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The proposed increase to Rs 21,000 per month from the existing Rs 15,000. According to a report, the government may increase the limit on the salary of employees. The report said, The proposed increase of the salary limit to […]

Oct 2, 2022
EPFO: Do you know what Annexure K is and its importance?
EPFO

EPFO: Do you know what Annexure K is and its importance?

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation decided to make available online ‘Annexure-K’, a document that contains details of accounts to new employers. According to a circular issued by EPFO, ‘Annexure -K’ will be provided online to private PF trusts to expedite the transfer of PF accounts. […]

Sep 22, 2022
Benefits of Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme
EPFO

Benefits of Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme

EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) has a component Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) that was introduced by the government as a benefit. The EDLI provides extended benefits of life insurance that are provided to the employees working in the private sector. Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme or EDLI is an […]

Sep 20, 2022
EPFO Pensioners’ Portal: Beneficial Facility Services Available
EPFO

EPFO Pensioners’ Portal: Beneficial Facility Services Available

When any Employees’ Provident Fund subscriber retires, s/he will be allotted a Pension Payment Order (PPO). This is a 12-digit number given to each pensioner covered by the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). This PPO number helps the subscriber in EPFO Pensioners’ Portal. Recently EPFO in a tweet said, “Services available on Pensioners’ Portal.” #Services available […]

Aug 31, 2022
EPFO Facilities on Digilocker: How to avail these? Details here
EPFO

EPFO Facilities on Digilocker: How to avail these? Details here

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that EPFO services are available on DigiLocker. EPFO has shared on social media, “Members can download UAN Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO) and Scheme Certificate through #DigiLocker.” Members can download UAN Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO) and Scheme Certificate through #DigiLocker.#EPFO #EPF #Services #SocialSecurity #Employees #AmritMahotsav @AmritMahotsav […]

Aug 29, 2022
EPFO: Documents required to get pension in case of death under EPS-95
EPFO

EPFO: Documents required to get pension in case of death under EPS-95

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Under EPS-95 scheme, EPFO has shared the benefits payable to Orphans, Children, and Parents/Nominees. The EPFO shared in a Tweet from its official Twitter handle saying, “Documents required to avail pension in case of death of EPS-95 pensioner” In case of any query, the members can log in […]

Aug 13, 2022
EPFO Alert: Benefits payable under EPS’95 pension
EPFO

EPFO Alert: Benefits payable under EPS’95 pension

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Under EPS ’95 scheme, EPFO has shared the benefits payable to orphans, Parents/Nominees. The EPFO shared in a Tweet from its official Twitter handle, The benefits payable to the To Parents/Nominee Under EPS’95. In case of any query, the members can log in to the official website […]

Aug 6, 2022