How Do I Explain Dual Employment Confusion in Background Checks Due to EPFO Records?

Hi everyone, I am facing a problem due to dual employment, which I don't know about. I started my career in 2018 with Company A and served there from March 2018 to October 2019. I then joined Company B in February 2020 but didn't receive an offer letter. Due to this, I searched for another job and got an offer letter from Company C. I joined there, but within 7 days, they revoked my offer letter, so I returned to Company B. They released my offer letter after some time. Unfortunately, Company C put my service history in EPFO without giving any salary from March 24th to March 31st. Company B, which does not have PF deduction, recorded my joining date from February 2020, and I worked there until May 15, 2021.

Now, I am in Company D (MNC) where I submitted the certificate of experience from Company A and Company B (since I didn't work in Company C and they revoked my offer letter). In the background check, they are asking for dual employment clarification based on the EPFO portal, but I didn't work there. Can you please advise me on what I can tell them? If they do not agree, what should I do in the future in this situation? How can I convince another employer about the current situation to avoid future issues?

Hello,

I understand your predicament, and it seems like you're in a complex situation. Here's a step-by-step guidance to handle this issue:

1️⃣ First, get in touch with Company C and explain your situation. Ask them to provide a letter stating that your employment was revoked within 7 days and you did not actually work during the date they registered in EPFO. This letter will serve as proof that you were not dually employed.

2️⃣ Communicate with Company B and get a confirmation about your joining date and the period you served there. Make sure it's in sync with the dates you've shared with Company D.

3️⃣ Once you have these documents, approach the HR team at Company D. Provide the letters you obtained from Company B and C to clarify your employment history. Honest communication is the key here.

4️⃣ If the HR team at Company D has any doubts, have them directly communicate with the HR teams at Company B and C. They can confirm your dates of employment and clear any confusion.

5️⃣ For the future, maintain all your employment documents properly. Even if you're at a company for a short period, keep all offer letters, relieving letters, and pay slips.

6️⃣ If you're facing issues with EPFO because of Company C's entry, you may need to contact the EPFO office directly or consider seeking legal help.

Remember, honesty is always the best policy. Be clear and upfront about your employment history with future employers to avoid such issues.