Employee wins Rs 50,000 compensation from EPFO for 10-year delay in processing EPF transfer claimThe Chandigarh Consumer Commission ruled that the EPFO cannot use software issues as an excuse for a decade-long delay in transferring an e...
12 May, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Wrong EPF joining or exit date? This small error can cost you big; Here’s how to fix it fastSmall errors in EPF joining or exit dates can cause major financial problems. These mistakes can delay fund withdrawals and even impact you...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Here’s how to fix errors in EPS records now to avoid PF claim rejection, pension lossIf you spot discrepancies in your EPS contributions, take immediate corrective measures or face rejection in EPF withdrawal or transfer cla...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Will EPF interest rate rise to 10%? Central government clarifies stance on rate hike and feasibilityThe government has stated it has not received formal requests from labour unions to raise the Employees Provident Fund interest rate to 10%...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
EPF withdrawals via ATM, instant UPI as EPFO 3.0 likely to roll out in June 2025The EPFO is set to revolutionize PF withdrawals by June 2025, enabling instant access via UPI and ATMs, pending NPCI approval. This initiat...
30 May, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
To address overlapping service period issue in PF transfer, EPFO simplifies rules for account transfer from old to new employerThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced measures to streamline transfer claim processing, addressing issues of ove...
26 May, 2025, 02.35 PM IST
Changes in EPF website: EPFO updates Form 13 to ease PF account transfer process, to show taxable PFEmployees Provident Fund Organisation has made some changes. A new version of Form 13 simplifies PF transfers. The EPF website now clearly ...
25 Apr, 2025, 05.20 PM IST
Meity tells EPFO to prioritise the revamp of its IT infrastructureIn a letter dated June 18, 2024, Meity urged EPFO to fast-track development of the De-Novo system saying the current technology stack and s...
26 Jun, 2024, 08.13 PM IST
Faster EPF claim settlement: EPFO multi-location claim settlement to speed up member claimsFaster EPF claim settlement: By allowing for multi-location claim settlement, this feature will speed up member claims processing and repla...
16 May, 2024, 11.40 AM IST
5 reasons for rejection of EPF withdrawal claim and how to avoid itWithdrawals from EPF requested due to coronavirus-related financial emergency or for any other reason, can get rejected for various reasons...
22 Aug, 2023, 11.52 AM IST
EPFO launches multi location claims settlement facilityAll types of online claims, i.e., provident fund, pension, partial withdrawal and claims and transfer claims can be processed under this no...
16 Jun, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
EPFO settles over 76 lakh claims during Apr-NovRetirement fund body EPFO has settled over 76 lakh claims till November in this fiscal, of which more than 40 per cent were settled within ...
11 Dec, 2015, 10.22 PM IST
Settle inoperative PF accounts: EPFO to field officesRetirement fund body EPFO has asked its field offices to identify the beneficiaries of inoperative PF accounts and settle those either by m...
12 Jan, 2015, 10.41 PM IST
EPFO to launch software to monitor private PF trusts on SundayThese Private PF Trusts are those firms which manage their workers' PF account and funds themselves, and are governed by the EPF Scheme 195...
08 Jan, 2014, 05.08 PM IST
Educate firms to avoid claims rejection, says EPFO to field officesAt the time of verification of claims, the employer can detect obvious mistakes in furnishing the relevant information by the claimants.
31 Oct, 2013, 05.09 PM IST
Govt ratifies 8.5% interest on PF deposits for 2012-13"Finance Ministry has notified 8.5 per cent interest rate for 2012-13. It will be implemented with immediate effect," EPFO's Central PF Com...
15 May, 2013, 02.18 PM IST
Settlement delays by EPFO not to affect interest payoutThe PF office has been asked to ensure that employees are not penalised for its inability to settle accounts in a timely manner.
19 Feb, 2013, 10.30 AM IST