Provident Fund Dilemma: Can Employers Get Their Contribution Back if Employees Leave Early?

Is there any provision in the PF Act that the employer's Provident Fund contribution will be returned if employees do not stay more than seven months?

I think an employee and employer will be happier if they settle the employee PF on time. Nowadays, it's very difficult to get the PF claim from the government when you are talking about the refund. Personally, my provident fund is stuck in the EPF Office Bandra for the past 3 years and has not yet been settled, even after applying 4 times. Any suggestions on how to get it are welcome.

Thanks,
Venkata Ram Akella

I think you have taken the wrong train. My question is, is there any provision to retrieve the employer's contribution that has not been claimed by employees or labor after resignation? If there is such a provision, could you kindly provide your answer?

Regards, Hasamukh

Provident Fund Claim Process

Provident fund can be claimed at any time after two months from resigning and before the expiry of 36 months or 3 years. To process your PF, it will take a maximum period of 6 months. The government will give you interest at 8% on the total amount of your provident fund.

Please post on this forum (or email me at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]) if you have any HR-related issues or if there's something you don't understand about PF/ESI implementation. There is plenty of information available in this forum!

Regards,
Rajusiachen