The Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), representing over 130 companies across India, has expressed concern over a recent order by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). From August 1, 2025, creating a Universal Account Number (UAN) via the Umang app will require Face Authentication Technology (FAT). This rule will apply to all new employees. Immediate Impact … Read more
If you are a salaried employee and have a PF (Provident Fund) account under EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization), then activating your Universal Account Number (UAN) is very important. With an active UAN, you can easily access PF-related services online. To make this easier, EPFO has recently shared a visual guide that explains the UAN … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has given a big relief to many employees by extending the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN) and linking it with Aadhaar. The new deadline is now 30 June 2025, instead of the earlier 31 May. This extension is especially helpful for unorganized sector and contract workers … Read more
The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has made several major changes to make things easier for its crores of PF members. Now, withdrawing PF has become simpler than before. Whether it’s PF transfer, tax on interest, or creating a UAN without Aadhaar – all these processes are now more secure and convenient. What rules has … Read more
The claim settlement process in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has now become simpler. On Thursday, the central government announced two major reforms to make the process easier and reduce the chances of claim rejections. One of the key changes is that EPFO has removed the need to upload a photo of a cheque … Read more
Good news for government employees! The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has announced a significant change. The limit for the Auto Settlement Advance Claim (ASAC) has been increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. This decision is expected to benefit EPFO members, allowing them to claim a higher advance from their Provident Fund. … Read more
If you work in a government or private sector and have a Provident Fund (PF) deduction every month, this update is important for you. The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to introduce UPI-based claim processing, making fund transfers faster and more convenient. According to Labor and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra, EPFO will integrate … Read more
If you are an employee whose Provident Fund (PF) is deducted every month, this news is important for you. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has significantly improved the settlement process for advance withdrawal claims. Currently, 60% of these claims are being settled through an automated payment system. As a result, 2.16 crore claims have … Read more
If you work in a company and are a member of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme is an essential social security cover for your family. Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) introduced three major changes to this scheme, offering better benefits to employees’ families. What is the … Read more
If you are employed, this news is crucial for you. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has introduced significant changes to the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme. These changes were approved in the 237th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), chaired by Union Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Minimum Benefit for Early Deaths … Read more
This week is important for about 7 crore account holders of the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which handles the social security scheme. The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of EPFO is scheduled to meet on Friday, 28 February 2025, to determine the interest rate on the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) for the financial year … Read more