PF Contribution Dilemma: Is the Company Liable if an Employee Leaves in 30 Days?

If an employee leaves the organization in 30 days, is the company liable to pay PF?

If an employee joins a new company and leaves the company within 30 days after receiving the salary, is the company liable to pay PF for that employee? In this case, the employee has not shared the UAN details with the organization. We have the Aadhaar card through which we can obtain the UAN and submit. But anyway, she will not be able to withdraw.

Dear Anamika,

You should have collected UAN and linked it at the time of joining the employee. With regard to the remittance of EPF contribution, as an employer, you have to discharge your responsibility. Please do not worry about whether the employee gets her money or not. As an employer, you are supposed to deduct and remit contributions in respect of all employees.