Hi Seniors,
One of the employees in a company is pursuing B.Ed. His salary is below the PF limit. Someone has mentioned to me that I cannot deduct his PF because he is pursuing B.Ed. Is there any truth to this? Please let me know. Thanks.
From India, Thane
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
1One of the employees in a company is pursuing B.Ed. His salary is below the PF limit. Someone has mentioned to me that I cannot deduct his PF because he is pursuing B.Ed. Is there any truth to this? Please let me know. Thanks.
From India, Thane
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hello,
The educational qualification of an employee, in this case, the B.Ed degree, does not impact the applicability of PF (Provident Fund) deductions. The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) scheme applies to any organization in India with more than 20 employees, irrespective of the employees' educational qualifications.
Here's a simple guide on how to determine if PF deductions should be made:
1. 🔍 Check the employee count: If your organization employs more than 20 people, PF deductions must be made according to the EPF Act.
2. 💰 Consider the salary: If the employee's basic salary is less than Rs.15,000 per month, the employee falls under the mandatory PF bracket.
3. 🎓 Ignore the qualification: The educational qualifications of the employee do not factor into the PF deduction equation.
In your case, if the employee's basic salary is less than the PF limit of Rs.15,000, PF deductions should still be made, regardless of him pursuing B.Ed. The key determining factors are the number of employees in the organization and the basic salary of the employee, not the educational qualifications.
Please ensure these deductions are made to avoid any legal complications as per the EPF Act 1952.
Remember, it's always recommended to consult with a legal or HR expert to ensure compliance with all labor laws. 📞👩‍💼
I hope this clears up any confusion!
From India, Gurugram
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
The educational qualification of an employee, in this case, the B.Ed degree, does not impact the applicability of PF (Provident Fund) deductions. The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) scheme applies to any organization in India with more than 20 employees, irrespective of the employees' educational qualifications.
Here's a simple guide on how to determine if PF deductions should be made:
1. 🔍 Check the employee count: If your organization employs more than 20 people, PF deductions must be made according to the EPF Act.
2. 💰 Consider the salary: If the employee's basic salary is less than Rs.15,000 per month, the employee falls under the mandatory PF bracket.
3. 🎓 Ignore the qualification: The educational qualifications of the employee do not factor into the PF deduction equation.
In your case, if the employee's basic salary is less than the PF limit of Rs.15,000, PF deductions should still be made, regardless of him pursuing B.Ed. The key determining factors are the number of employees in the organization and the basic salary of the employee, not the educational qualifications.
Please ensure these deductions are made to avoid any legal complications as per the EPF Act 1952.
Remember, it's always recommended to consult with a legal or HR expert to ensure compliance with all labor laws. 📞👩‍💼
I hope this clears up any confusion!
From India, Gurugram
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)CiteHR is an AI-augmented HR knowledge and collaboration platform, enabling HR professionals to solve real-world challenges, validate decisions, and stay ahead through collective intelligence and machine-enhanced guidance. Join Our Platform.
Provident Fund - Excluded Employee - Definition.pdf
What is Employee Provident Fund.docx