Author name: UCS

The EPFO has issued a new circular, No. WSU/RationalisationofAdvances/E-48776/2025-26/18, dated April 17, 2025, bringing a significant change to the rules for availing PF advances under Para 68 B (7) for home improvements. Previous rule: Previously, if someone wanted to take

EPFO is working on various initiatives to simplify its processes. One such initiative is the introduction of Face Authentication Technology (FAT) for allotment and activation of UAN through the UMANG App. The following three services are now available via the

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued a circular regarding the payment of past dues by employers when electronic payment via Electronic Challan-cum-Return is not feasible. Many field offices had raised concerns regarding cases where employers are Willingly want to

As per the EPFO circular dated April 3, 2025, the following key changes have been implemented: This makes the process faster and more independent for employees. These changes are expected to speed up claim settlements and reduce rejection rates due

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued Circular , which modifies employer access to member profiles. Previously, employers had access to a member’s complete employment history. In response to data privacy concerns, the new policy restricts access to current employment

The Haryana Labour Welfare Board issued circular dated 07-03-2025, the maximum employee contribution towards LWF in Haryana has been increased from Rs.31/—to Rs.34/—effective 01.01 2025. Thus, the Employer will contribute twice the employee’s contribution.

Policy document for the provision of Medical services to ESlC beneficiaries in non-implemented, partially implemented districts and Unserved Areas through state PHCs and CHCs..

The Karnataka State Government has approved revised fee slabs, effective January 1, 2025, under the following legislation While renewals processed before January 1, 2025, were based on previous rates, any subsequent renewals or amendments will be subject to the revised

Following discussions in the Karnataka Cabinet regarding the revision of Labour Welfare Fund fees, the State Government has decided to retain the existing LWF fee slab for the current year 2024. The LWF contribution for 2024 is due by January

The EPFO circular issued on November 22, 2024, the deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding in employee bank accounts has been extended to January 15, 2025. Find below step-by-step process for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN) using Aadhaar-based