The Centre is looking at comprehensive changes in its social security schemes under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation that could enable subscribers to contribute for higher pension. Additionally, it is also working on a revamp of the IT systems of the EPFO for a more seamless and efficient services to subscribers and easier withdrawals. According to … Read more
Over 17 months and counting. That’s how long members of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) have been waiting to see the implementation of the November 2022 Supreme Court ruling on higher pension. While they still have hope, there is little clarity on when the apex court’s ruling will be implemented by the Employees’ Provident Fund … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday extended time for employers to upload wage details for higher pension by five months. Extension of time for the employers for uploading wage details online etc. is till 31st May, 2024, said Ministry of Labour & Employment in a statement. More than 3.6 lakh applications for validation … Read more
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation headquarters in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG Without any guidelines to implement the recent Supreme Court order on higher Provident Fund (PF) pension, the staff in various offices of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have asked their head office for a “direction” to address the queries from thousands … Read more