Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana finally notified by Govt.

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Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is notified by Govt. with relaxation in following eligibility conditions for availing relief under the scheme during the period 24.03.2020 to 31.12.2020 as under: Valid from 1.7.2020 to 30.6.2021 2 years of employment is required in insurable employment just before his/her unemployment Min. 78 days contribution is must in each […]

Reduction in statutory rate of EPF contribution from 12% to 10% FAQs and Gazette Notification

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reduction in statutory rate of EPF contribution from 12% to 10% EPFO Social and official website of EPFO has published FAQs regarding reduction in rate of EPF contribution from 12% to 10% as per the Gazette notification dated 18/05/2020 for the month of May, June & July 2020. You may avail […]

ESIC Hospitals where medical services were earlier curtailed resume to work

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As per the Guidelines issued by Ministry Of Home Affairs ,Gov Competent Authority has decided that medical services from ESIC Hospital which are not designated to provide Covid treatment and where medical services were earlier curtailed in view of corona pandemic are to resume w.e.f. 5th May, 2020 with observance of social distancing norms and […]

EPFO eases compliance under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana(PMGKY).

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Employers can now file ECR without simultaneous payment of statutory contributions and can pay contributions later after filling the ECR. Timely Filling of ECR will help in credit of employer’s and employee’s share of contributions (totalling 24% of wages by Central Government) in EPF accounts of eligible employees in eligible establishments, under Pradhan Mantri Garib […]

EPFO operationalises Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Pakage

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Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), a statutory body under Union Ministry of    Labour and Employment, has put in place an electronic mechanism for crediting EPF and EPS accounts of its subscribers as per the package announced by the Union Government. Central Govt. had launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) on 26.03.2020 to help […]

ESIC has allowed purchase of medicines by beneficiaries from private chemist during lockdown period

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In order to ease out the hardship of #ESIC Beneficiaries in this tough time, ESIC has allowed the purchase of medicines by beneficiaries from private chemists during the lockdown period and its subsequent reimbursement by ESIC.ESI beneficiaries can be referred to tie-up hospitals for any medical requirement, including emergency and non-emergency services, during the period […]

₹ 2000/- Aid to construction workers from BOCW

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Saturday decided to pay Rs 2,000 each to over 12 lakh registered construction workers in the state who have lost their livelihoods due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The curbs, which were imposed on March 24, were later extended till May 3.  State Labour Minister Dilip Walse Patil observed that workers were reeling under hardships […]

Esic further extends period for filling Esi contribution for Feb and March challans

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As a relief measure, the period for filing ESI contribution for the month of February was earlier extended from 15th March, 2020 to 15th April, 2020. Now, considering the hardship being faced by employers, the period for filing ESI contribution for the month of February has been further extended from earlier extended period i. e. […]