Cabinet approves EPFO wage ceiling hike from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
Government has expanded the EPFO net by raising the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, bringing over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory social security coverage.
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Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Pension Benefits, Family Pension, Withdrawal Benefits and Employer Compliance
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, superseding the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971, while preserving accrued rights and ongoing pension payments under the earlier schemes.
Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Assurance Benefits, Claim Settlement, and Employer Compliance
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 and strengthening the statutory deposit-linked insurance framework for employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
EPFO Clarification on PAN Linking to Establishment Profile & Manual Verification for Name Mismatch
EPFO has clarified the process for linking PAN with the establishment profile on the EPFO Unified Portal and introduced a new manual verification facility for cases involving minor name mismatches between EPFO records and the PAN database, easing compliance for employers.
Towards Social Security for All: EPFO’s Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025
EPFO launched Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 to promote voluntary compliance and expand EPF coverage, advancing the national goal of social security for all.
Highlights from the 238th CBT Meeting: EPFO Eases Norms, Allows 100% Early PF Withdrawal, Launches Vishwas Scheme, Digital Life Certificate and Much More
During CBT’s 238th meeting, EPFO’s CBT announced key reforms including 100% early PF withdrawal, Vishwas Scheme for penalty relief, doorstep Digital Life Certificates, and EPFO 3.0 digital upgrade.
Delhi High Court directs Union to issue Police Clearance Certificate to Indian national despite pending criminal case
‘Mere pendency of criminal case does not automatically disqualify an individual from exercising their right to seek long-term opportunities abroad.’
EPF Dues and IBC: Navigating the Treatment of Interest and Damages in Liquidation
by Anupm Prakash* and Kirti Talreja**
EPFO’s Approach to NEEM Trainees — A Legal Conundrum
by Sridhar Rajagopalan*
Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus and non-Productivity Linked Bonus for 2019-2020
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval to pay Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for the year
EPFO Pensioners to Get Enhanced Pension| Restoration of commuted pension: Historical step for benefit of pensioners under EPS-95
EPFO released Rs 868 crore pension along with Rs 105 crore arrear on account of restoration of commuted value of pension. On
Relief to establishments covered under EPF and MP Act, 1952 from levy of penalty for delayed deposit of dues during lockdown
Due to prolonged lockdown announced by the Govt. to control the spread of COVID-19 and other disruptions due to pandemic, establishments covered
EPFO | Due date for filing e-challan extended till 15-05-2020 for employers who have disbursed salaries for March, 2020
In view of the extension of the nationwide lockdown, it has been decided by EPFO to allow grace period of 30 days
EPFO Issues revised instructions to facilitate PF members to rectify their Birth Records
In a move to extend the availability and reach of online services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has issued
Union Labour Ministry notifies amendment in EPF Scheme to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by EPF members in the event of outbreak of pandemic
Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued notification GSR 225(E) amending EPF Scheme 1952 to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by
EPFO issues directions for timely credit of monthly Pension to EPS Pensioners
EPFO is disbursing monthly pension to more than 65 Lakh pensioners every month under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. Due to the
EPFO advises Beneficiaries to avail Online Services to contain spreading of COVID-19
In view of Government of India guidelines to contain spreading of COVID-19, Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) advises it members, pensioners and
Interest rates on Employee Provident Fund has been reduced to 8.05%
As reported by media, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will pay interest at the rate of 8.5 per cent for the current