It is to inform that DSC Token/E-Sign needs to be registered with the EPFO in order to perform all online activities. 

(a)        UAN-KYC Seeding:-   UAN-KYC seeding for all the employees is mandatory to avail all online services of EPFO. This shall not only help members in submission of online claims but also to generate e-passbook, view balance and apply for online transfer/settlement etc. It is also the statutory duty of the employer to do this failing which it may attract legal punitive actions.

(b)         Submission of Online Claims:–  EPFO has already started the facility for submission of online claims and settlement of such claims is given due priority and are generally settled within 3 days time. In future EPFO may accept all the claims through online mode only, therefore it is advised to seed and verify KYC and submit claims through online mode only so as to avoid any inconvenience in later stage to avail seamless services from EPFO.

(c)        Pendency of Transfer claims:–  It has come to notice that many transfer out cases are pending on the part of the employer for approval through online mode. It is advised to forward all such cases to EPFO as it would help the members to get credited their hard earned money to their current PF account. Any laxity or failure on the part of the employer may cause statutory punitive actions against them.

• As per the recent guidelines, ADHAAR linking has been made mandatory for the employees joining the establishment from 01/07/2017 onwards. So, we will be needing the exact Personal information i.e. Fathers Name, DOB as per the ADHAAR records for the authentication purpose.

• Also, Employee’s Personal details should exactly match with the ADHAAR for seeding and updating previous employees KYC .

It can be sent to us in the prescribed format EPF Performa

To continue the momentum of the expansion of Digital India, by facilitating quick and easy service delivery, EPFO has launched transfer claims under unified portal in Member and Employer interface. Further for compliance in respect of multiple unit establishments, a facility has been provided to such employers to furnish their location-wise employees’ particulars.

The details with regards to same have been published vide EPFO Circular No. C-I/3(19)2016/Clarification/ECR/7357 dated 21.07.2017 and  IS/4(1)2017/2537 dated 21.07.2017 and can be accessed by visiting the URLs,http://epfindia.gov.in/site_docs/PDFs/Circulars/Y2017-2018/C1_MultipleUnits_Estt_7357.pdf andhttp://epfindia.gov.in/site_docs/PDFs/Circulars/Y2017-2018/IS_TC_2537.PDF respectively. A copy of the same is attached herewith.

This is for your information that Govt has reduced PF Administrative charges (A/c 02) from 0.85% to 0.65% and  pay subject to minimum of Rs.500 p.m. per establishment from 01.04.2017. In the case of non-functional units monthly minimum charges will be Rs.75. There will be no charges under EDLI, i.e A/c 22 Copy of notification dated 15.3.2017 in this regard is attached.

Office Order regarding Dearness Allowances with increased minimum wages w.e.f 01st April,2017

1. All establishments registered with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) can apply for availing benefits under the scheme subject to the following conditions:

(a) Establishments registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) should also have a Labour Identification Number (LIN) allotted to them under the Shram Suvidha Portal (https://shramsuvidha.gov.in). The LIN will be the primary reference number for all communication to be made under the PMRPY Scheme.

(b) The eligible employer must have added new employees to the reference base of workers in order to avail benefits under the Scheme from August, 2016 onwards. The reference base of workers will be determined by the number of employees against whom the employer has deposited the 12% (3.67% EPF + 8.33% EPS) with EPFO as on 31st March, 2016, as ascertained/verified from the monthly ECR for March, 2016. For example, an establishment, say M/s ABC Ltd. had filed an ECR for the employers’ contribution for 45 employees/workers in March, 2016. In the month of April, 2016, the establishment has added, say, 15 new workers bringing the total of employees to 60, the employer will be eligible to apply for the PMRPY scheme benefits for these 15 new employees. The employer will not be eligible to avail of PMRPY benefits if there is no new employment vis-à-vis the reference base in any subsequent month. The new employee, as mentioned in para 5(e) above, is one that had not worked in any EPFO registered establishment or had a Universal Account Number, in the past, i.e. prior to 01st April, 2016. Continue reading “Government to facilitate Employers with 8.33% EPS Contribution under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY)”

EPFO has introduced  a notification, in which special drive will be initiated from 1st January, 2017 by the EPFO for coverage of the Establishment which are not yet covered but which are liable for EPF coverage. This scheme has now extended till 30th June, 2017.

Continue reading “PF Amendment 2017: New Scheme for PF Defaulters”