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Updated on: Jul 2024
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EPFO wage ceiling may increase to Rs. 21,000 from Rs. 15,000
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EPFO wage ceiling may increase to Rs. 21,000 from Rs. 15,000

As reported by ET, one of the two main social security organizations under the Government of India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to increase the wage ceiling to Rs. 21,000 from Rs. 15,000. After being sidelined for years, the proposal is getting fresh attention. In 2014, the government revised […]

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HR Manager demanded sex favour for deceased father’s PF
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HR Manager demanded sex favour for deceased father’s PF

In the latest development, an incident surfaced from Mumbai where an HR Manager demanded sexual favors in exchange for releasing a 23-year-old girl’s deceased father’s Provident Fund (PF). The incident was reported by TOI, In the complaint, the woman said: “Despite submitting multiple forms to claim the PF, I did not receive it.” “After being […]

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EPFO officer arrested by CBI for accepting bribe
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EPFO officer arrested by CBI for accepting bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused Enforcement Officer, EPFO, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu while accepting a bribe amount of Rs. 2 lakh from the complainant. The CBI has initiated a case against an Enforcement Officer from EPFO, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on the grounds of a complaint. The accused is alleged to have […]

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EPFO fixes 3-year high interest rate of 8.25% for FY 2023-24
EPFO

EPFO fixes 3-year high interest rate of 8.25% for FY 2023-24

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has fixed the interest rate as 8.25 % for FY 2023-24. The Central Board recommended an annual rate of interest of 8.25% to be credited on EPF accumulations in members’ accounts for the financial year 2023-24. This interest rate will be […]

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EPFO adds 13.95 lakh net members during November 2023
EPFO

EPFO adds 13.95 lakh net members during November 2023

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data on 20th January, 2024. The data highlights that EPFO has added 13.95 lakh net members in November 2023. However, In October 2023 EPFO added 15.29 lakh net members. The data indicates that around 7.36 lakh new members enrolled in […]

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EDLI to provide benefit up to Rs. 7 lakh paid to the nominee
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EDLI to provide benefit up to Rs. 7 lakh paid to the nominee

Several social security programs have been introduced under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) shared a post on X (formally Twitter) saying, “Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 1976, is an important social security measure. Here are the main features of the EDLI scheme.” Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, […]

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EPFO extends last date to upload wage details for higher pension by 5 months
EPFO

EPFO extends last date to upload wage details for higher pension by 5 months

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the last date to upload wage details for higher pension by 5 months. Earlier, EPFO facility was for eligible pensioners/members in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 04.11.2022. The facility was launched on 26.02.2023 and was to remain […]

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EPFO has issued SOPs to freeze, defreeze EPF accounts
EPFO

EPFO has issued SOPs to freeze, defreeze EPF accounts

The EPFO has recently issued a circular for “Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)” for freezing and de-freezing of provident fund (PF) accounts”. The SOPs can provide for a time-bound methodology for freezing MIDs/UANs/Establishments on account of verification requirement, as a measure of due diligence to secure the funds in these MIDs/UANs/Establishments and the subsequent de-freezing, wherever […]

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