How Can Employers Track PF Contributions and Benefits on the EPFO Portal?

Dear Seniors, this is my general query as I am an HR Generalist involved in operations in the construction industry with PAN India operations.

General Questions

Generally, I have two questions:

1. How much has the company contributed to PF to date?
2. How many of our employees have benefited from the contributions through transfers or withdrawals?

EPFO Portal Options

Why is EPFO not providing such options on the employer portal? EPFO should include an option on the employer portal to view current statistics such as current contributions and UAN-wise benefit transactions.

I hope seniors will share their views on this.

Thanks & Regards,
Pradeep
Location: Mumbai, India

EPFO Employer Portal: Viewing PF Contribution and Employee Benefits

🔍 To address the queries regarding PF contributions and employee benefits, here are some practical steps to consider:

1. Current PF Contribution by the Company:
- Check with your finance or accounts team for the latest PF contribution details. They should maintain records of the company's contributions to PF accounts. This information is crucial for financial transparency and compliance.

2. Employee Benefits from PF Contributions:
- To track how many employees have benefited from the contributions through transfers or withdrawals, HR can collaborate with the finance team to analyze the withdrawal and transfer requests processed. This data can provide insights into the utilization of PF funds by employees.

3. EPFO Employer Portal Options:
- While EPFO may not currently offer specific options on the employer portal to view detailed statistics on contributions and benefit transactions, you can proactively engage with EPFO representatives or reach out to the regional PF office for periodic reports or updates on these aspects.

4. Advocating for Enhanced Features:
- Consider providing feedback to EPFO through official channels or industry associations regarding the importance of including features like viewing current contributions and UAN-wise benefit transactions on the employer portal. Collective feedback from employers can influence EPFO's decision-making on portal enhancements.

By following these steps and advocating for improved features on the EPFO employer portal, you can enhance transparency and accessibility to PF contribution and benefit information for both employers and employees in the construction industry.