The labour ministry on Tuesday said employees can contribute more than the newly set limit of 10 per cent of basic wages to their provident fund (PF) for the next three months, but employers don't need to match the higher contribution.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has implemented new rules that allow for reduced employees' provident fund (EPF) contributions for three months till July. Here are key points to know about new EPF rules:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said around 12 lakh members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) withdrew Rs 3,360 crore retirement savings during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said around 12 lakh members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) withdrew Rs 3,360 crore retirement savings during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Private provident fund trust have disbursed Rs 481.63 crore to 40,826 employees as non-refundable advance to cope up with difficulties during the lockdown to contain COVID-19. These trusts include NLC, TCS, Vizag Steel Plant, state-run power giant NTPC, HCL and Power Grid.
EPFO has made a change in its EPF rule to allow subscribers non-refundable withdrawal of PF money. EPFO subscribers will be allowed to withdraw 75 per cent of PF balance or three months' wages, whichever is lower. EPF account holders can claim for 'advance' withdrawal via EPFO's unified portal -- unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in. Here's a step-by-step guide to withdraw EPF money citing COVID-19 outbreak.
The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has notified amendment to the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by the members in the event of COVID-19 pandemic.
Finance Minister Sitharaman on Thursday announced that the government will pay the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contribution, both of employer and employee every month for the next three months, as part of COVID-19 relief package.
Bad news for salaried employees as they could face a cut in interest on their provident fund (PF) deposits for FY20. The Central Board of Trustees of Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended interest rate of 8.5%.
The labour ministry is keen to retain an interest rate of 8.65 per cent paid on provident fund deposits to around six crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO for the current financial year, a source said.
PF Money: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering a cut of 15 basis points in the interest rate on PF deposits in FY20 to 8.5%. The issue is expected to be taken up at the central board of trustees (CBT) meeting of the EPFO slated for March 5.
Under the new rules, the amount in PPF account will not be liable to attachment under any order or decree of any court in respect of any debt or liability incurred by the account holder.
Employees of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), on Monday, proceeded on a two-day work boycott to protest against the provident fund scam in which their money was invested in the tainted Dewan Housing and Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL).
The employee has to contribute 12% of the sum of basic salary, dearness allowance and retaining allowance under the EPF scheme.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPF0) has begun crediting interest to provident fund accounts. It is learnt that several PF account holders have already received interest credit of 8.65 per cent for the financial year 2018-2019 ahead of Diwali. You can check your PF/Provident Fund balance using UMANG App, SMS, EPF portal or by just giving a missed call.
Provident Fund subscribers alert: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced a big bonanza for around 6 crore employees. Union Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar announced the decision which said EPFO would now provide an 8.65 per cent interest rate on employees provident fund (EPF) for 2018-19 before Diwali festival.
EPF users alert: Government of India has finally made it official that crores of beneficiaries of Employee Provident Fund (EPF) would get an increase in the interest rate for their provident fund money. Union Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar announced the decision on Tuesday which said EPFO would now provide a 8.65 per cent interest rate on employees provident fund for 2018-19.
EPFO Notification: There is good news ahead of the festive season, for all the employees who are linked with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The EPFO employees are entitled to receive the interest amount ahead of Dussehra and Diwali festivals.
The government on Thursday approved 8.65 per cent interest rate on employees provident fund for 2018-19, news agency PTI quoted sources as saying. Over 6 crore EPFO subscribers are set to benefit with this move. Amounts will be credited to the accounts of these EPFO members.
The labour ministry will soon notify 8.65 per cent rate of interest on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for 2018-19, said Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Friday. He also added that the finance ministry does not disagree on this rate.
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