Can Employers Legally Withhold EPF Account Slips from Employees? Let's Discuss!

Can the Employer Refuse to Give EPF Account Slips to Its Employees?

The employer must provide EPF account slips to their employees as it is a mandatory requirement by law. Refusing to provide these slips can lead to legal consequences and penalties for the employer. It is essential for employees to have access to their EPF account information for transparency and verification purposes. If an employer refuses to give EPF account slips to employees, they should address the issue promptly and ensure compliance with regulations to avoid any legal issues.

It is the duty of every employer to provide PF slips by obtaining them from the PF Department. This serves as proof for the employer that they are regularly paying the P.F. amount. Failure to do so may lead to industrial disputes between the employer and employees.

Regards,
D. Gurumurthy
HR/IR Consultant

As per the instructions by the PF office, it is mandatory to provide account slips to employees.

Currently, there is no need to obtain PF balance account slips from the employer. We can simply log into the Provident Fund website and enter our PF account number to receive an immediate SMS notification of our account balance.

With Regards,
C. Renuka

The employer cannot refuse. If that is the case, then the employer is not paying the correct contribution or returns are not made on time.

Form 23: Annual Account Statement

Form 23, the annual account statement, is issued in the PF office to the authorized person of the company for all employees. If you don't receive it, kindly send a letter to the EPF office; they will initiate an enquiry with the company.

An employee can also be exempted if the establishment provides a better scheme of its own.

Regards,
B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Advisor
Mumbai

Distribution of PF Slips: Employer's Responsibility

Distribution of PF slips to employees is a duty of the employer. The PF department can ask for proof of PF slip receipts from employees. The provision of checking PF balance on the website is a facility for employees to either confirm if the employer is depositing their PF regularly or not and to stay updated on their PF savings.

Regards,
Bhupinder