Govt to ensure firms do not convert employees into contract workers
The Union government is planning to take measures to ensure companies do not convert…
Author India Employer Forum
EPFO, admin to move court over rubber factory PF funds
The controversy over payment of provident fund to former employees of the abandoned rubber factory,…
EPFO makes online claims must for PF withdrawals above Rs 10 lakh
Retirement fund body EPFO has made it mandatory to file online claims for provident fund…
Tech use in enforcing labour laws to bring transparency: Economic Survey
The use of technology will help in the effective enforcement of labour laws in the…
EPF interest rate reduced to a five-year low of 8.55%
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reduced the interest rate to 8.55% for 2017-18…
Kerala Proposes Minimum Wage For Private School Teachers
To ensure quality education, the state government proposes to enact the ‘Minimum Wages Act’ for…
Equity investment limit may rise to 25% for EPFO
If a plan being considered by the country’s retirement fund manager bears fruit 25% of…
Labour ministry bats for contract jobs in push for employment generation
The Union government has signalled a mindset reset in its approach to generating employment,…
Indian union appeals to global brands over fair wages, jobs
An Indian trade union has asked 130 global garment brands for help in a dispute…
EPFO may pare investments in debt instruments as corporate bonds dry up
The portfolio managers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have raised concerns over inadequate supply of corporate…