EPFO: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2026

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EPFO No Change in Wage Ceiling, No New Higher Pension Window

Jul 31, 2026

EPFO Alert Claims May Take Longer After Major System Upgrade

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has announced that it has successfully compl...

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Jul 28, 2026

Govt Rules Out Use of Inoperative EPFO Funds for Other Purposes

The Central Government has assured millions of Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO s...

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Jul 23, 2026

EPFO Plans Universal PF Scheme for Gig Workers and Self-Employed People

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO is working on a framework to expand providen...

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Jul 20, 2026

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EPFO Restores Passbook Portal; Check Your PF Balance

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Member Passbook portal after completing a scheduled maintenance and technology upgrade, enabling millions of subscribers to access their provident fund account statements once again. The portal had been unavailable since late June as EPFO carried out a major database consolidation and software migration aimed at improving […]

Jul 11, 2026

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EPFO Extends Employees’ Enrolment Campaign till October 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC), 2026 till October 31, 2026 by a circular issued on July 8, 2026. The decision gives employers another three months to voluntarily enrol eligible employees who were left out of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) despite being eligible. The campaign is aimed […]

Jul 9, 2026

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EPFO Issues Alert: PF Claims May Be Delayed for Two Weeks..

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has informed its members and employers that some claims and online services may take longer than usual over the next two weeks following a major database consolidation and software upgrade. In a notice displayed on its official portal, EPFO said it has successfully completed a large-scale database consolidation and […]

Jul 5, 2026

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New EPF Scheme 2026 Comes into Force: Key Changes Explained

The Centre has notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952 under the Social Security Code, 2020. While the scheme came into force upon its Gazette notification on June 29, its implementation has gained attention from July 1 as the new rules begin to be reflected in EPF processes. While […]

Jul 4, 2026

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EPFO Members Can Claim Up to ₹7 Lakh Insurance Cover at No Extra Cost

Employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) are also eligible for life insurance under the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme. The scheme offers insurance coverage of up to ₹7 lakh without any additional employee contribution. The benefit is paid to the nominee if the employee dies while in service. What is the EDLI Scheme? […]

Jul 3, 2026

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EPFO: Contributions Above ₹1,800 Become Voluntary

The government has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952. One of the key changes under the new scheme is that employee contributions above ₹1,800 per month will now be voluntary under EPFO. The change follows the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and aims to bring […]

Jul 2, 2026

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EPFO Portal to Go Offline for 3 Days in June 2026 – Tech Upgrade

EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) has announced a temporary three-day shutdown of its online services this month as it undertakes a planned technology upgrade on its digital platform. The move will impact both claim submission and processing services available through its portal. According to an official notice on the EPFO website, the online system for […]

Jun 25, 2026

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Big Relief for Employees as Karnataka HC Clears Path for Higher EPS-95 Pension

In a significant relief for Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) subscribers, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that employees who were members of EPS on September 1, 2014, and contributed to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) on their actual wages cannot be denied the benefit of a higher pension merely because contributions to the pension fund […]

Jun 18, 2026