Since the last 3 months, the country has been under lock down, during this period not only the health of the people has been in danger but the economic condition of people and the country as a whole has been at stake. Now to deal with this economic crises, the Government has announced 20 lakhs crores package along with some measures to infuse liquidity in the system and provide more funds at the disposal of individuals and MSMEs. Now the Government has announced reduced rates for EPF contribution (Provident Fund contribution).
In a bid to provide more take home salary to employees and also give some relief to employers in payment of Provident Fund (PF) dues, the FM announced reduction in statutory PF contribution of both employer and employee to 10% each from the existing 12% each for all establishments covered by EPFO for the next 3 months.
The EPF Amendment is applicable to all establishments except:
The EPF Amendment has been promulgated with the aim to provide liquidity in the hands of employers and employees. Simply put, since the employer and employee will both be making PF contributions at the rate of 10 percent instead of 12 percent, the cash equivalent of 2 percent of the employees’ salary will become available to both the employer and employees.
Know more on: Various steps taken by the Government of India amid COVID 19 outbreak.
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