All 36 States/UTs Expected to Complete Pre-publication of Harmonized Draft Rules in line with Labour Codes by 31st March 2025
Labour Reforms Several States have undertaken reforms in line with labour codes under the existing Acts. These reforms are aimed at promoting greater ease of doing business, reduction in compliance burden, decriminalisation, promoting women participation in the workforce, and other employment and labour related interventions, leading to a friendlier ecosystem of labour regulations. Such interventions […]
FAQs regarding ONLINE PF CLAIM SETTELMENT
1) What are the Claim Forms that can be filed from the UAN-Member Interfacedirectly by the employee?A) Member can apply fora. PF Final Settlement (Form19),b. Pension Withdrawal Benefit (Form10-C) andc. PF Part Withdrawal (Form31) from the Member Interface directly 2) What are the requirements from the member to be for filing Online Claims?A) Member should […]
ALL-INDIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL LABOURERS – DECEMBER, 2024
The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) (Base: 1986-87=100) remained unchanged for the month of December 2024 at 1320 and 1331 points respectively. The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI-RL for the month of December 2024 were recorded at 5.01% and 5.05%, respectively, compared to 7.71% and […]
EPFO Adds 14.63 Lakh Net Members during November 2024
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for November 2024, revealing a net addition of 14.63 lakh members. An increase of 9.07% has been registered in net member addition during the current month as compared to the previous month of October 2024. Further, the year on year analysis reveals a growth of 4.88% in […]
International Seminar on “Formalization and Social Security Coverage for Workers in the Informal Sector: Challenges and Innovations” Hosted by India Concludes in New Delhi
Over 200 Participants Enriched International Dialogue Among Countries of Asia-Pacific Region. India’s Impressive Progress in Doubling Social Protection Coverage to 48.8% Acknowledged at Forum. Collaborative Pathways and Innovative Approaches to Universal Social Security and Formalization Explored The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in collaboration with International […]
EPFO Simplifies PF transfer Process to Enhance Service Delivery and Ensure Ease of Living for members
Auto-PF Transfer To ensure ease of doing for its members, EPFO has simplified the process for transfer of PF account on change of jobs wherein the requirement to route online transfer claims through either the previous or current employer has been removed in majority of cases. With the introduction of the revised process, it is […]
ESI Return
Overview The employee provident fund is administered by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), a statutory body developed by the government of India under the Ministry of Labor and Employment. It is formed to administer the mandatory contribution towards the EPF scheme by both the employees and employers. Coverage Return As per the provisions of […]
ESI Scheme- Employees Prospective
ESIC scheme was inaugurated in Kanpur on 24th February 1952 (ESIC Day) by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. ESIC scheme was simultaneously launched at Delhi as well and the initial coverage for both the centers was 1,20,000 employees. Our first Prime Minister was the first honorary insured person of the Scheme. The Employees’ […]
