Provident fund contributions: A dilemma for international workers

Provident fund contributions: A dilemma for international workers

In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has pronounced specific regulations for international workers within India’s provident fund law as unconstitutional and arbitrary. To comprehend this decision, it’s essential to review the legislative context: The provident fund legislation defines an international worker as an employee who holds a foreign passport and is employed in … Read more

EPF claims: Provident fund body rejigs multi-location claim settlement arrangement; details here

EPF claims: Provident fund body rejigs multi-location claim settlement arrangement; details here

To facilitate multi-location claim settlement within the prescribed time limits, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has come up with an arrangement wherein 19 regional offices are linked to 36 collaborating regional offices. The EPFO stated in a circular dated May 8, 2024 that the periodicity in offices across the country was discussed and deliberated in … Read more