PF Alert: Know Where to File a Complaint if Employer Isn't Depositing Contributions
EPFO members must know their rights if employers fail to deposit PF contributions. You can file complaints through the official portal, use the helpline, or submit a written complaint. Soon, EPFO 3.0 is set to ease fund management.
Highlights
- •How to file a complaint against non-depositing employers
- •EPFO's new ATM withdrawal rule for PF contributions
- •No tax exemptions on future ATM withdrawals
- •Where and how to lodge complaints
Employers are legally required to deposit a certain percentage of their employees' salaries into the Employees' Provident Fund (EPFO) account. However, if your employer fails to make these deposits as mandated, you have options to address this issue through specific complaint channels.
To file a complaint, start by visiting the official EPFO complaint portal at epfigms.gov.in. From there, click on 'Register Grievance' and select 'Others' if your employer is not depositing the PF contributions into your account. Once you have chosen the appropriate category, complete the online form with relevant details.
Alternative Complaint Filing Methods
No action from online or by phone? You can also voice your concerns through EPFO's 14470 or 1800-118005 toll-free helpline. For a more formal approach, you may file a written complaint with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC) office in your area and email it to rc.csd@epfindia.gov.in.
Additionally, important updates about PF are on the horizon. The government is soon launching EPFO 3.0, set to make managing and withdrawing funds from the EPFO account more convenient for members. Under this new rule, you could potentially withdraw up to 75% of your total PF balance through ATMs, provided you have a valid reason.
However, it's important to note that while ATM withdrawals will be easier starting July 2023, there won't be any tax exemptions on such withdrawals. Withdrawals will continue to be taxed as per current rules.
