The EPFO now permits eligible employees to file online EPF claims without an employer's signature, simplifying access to retirement funds. This process requires an activated UAN linked with verified ...

EPFO warns members against false PF claims, saying withdrawals for wrong reasons can invite recovery, penalties and a ban on ...

Under the EPF Scheme 1952, members can withdraw money only in specific cases—such as marriage, children’s education, serious ...

Under existing guidelines, PF funds can generally be withdrawn only at retirement or upon reaching the superannuation age of 58. Partial withdrawals are permitted for specific purposes such as medical ...

Members must remember that all withdrawals require proper documentation and justification. If you violate these rules or do ...

A 10-part series that explains all you want to know about how India's EPF turns a slice of your monthly salary into long-term savings, pension, and life insurance. Kindly note that this illustration ...

The H-1B visa issue has holders abroad in a tizzy. Panic, confusion, and anger followed as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission each voted to further extend the date for investment advisers to comply with amendments to Form PF, the ...

Submitting claims online through the EPFO portal or UMANG app offers speed and convenience, though offline forms remain the primary option in most cases, said Harsh Jain, Founder - Kustodian.life. For ...

Employees who left their jobs within six months of joining will no longer lose their pension contributions, thanks to a major shift in rules under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). The EPFO now ...

EPFO members often get confused about which form to fill for withdrawals, transfers, or pension claims. Using the right form not only saves time but also avoids delays or rejection of your application ...

EPFO Rule Changes: The central government’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme has over 70 million members across India. Unfortunately, some members passed away unexpectedly. In such cases, the ...