hello, At my last job employer deducted amt for PF. But they didn\'t registered with PF. I leave that job..N now they are refusing to pay me PF amt. What should I do now? I have salary Slip withmr..
From India
From India
Hi If so then tell the employer as you will meet the labour officer & PF department. Tell me you are from which place and the name of the company
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
You can meet the company management & explain the same. Even after they are not paying you shall tell them as you will be in a position to meet the labour insector
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Questions to Consider Regarding PF Registration
Q1: Are you sure that your employer is not registered with PF?
Q2: Do you have any salary slip/certificate as proof of deduction on account of PF?
Q3: Was the clause of PF incorporated in your original appointment letter/offer of employment?
If the answer to Q1 is No and Q2 & Q3 are Yes, then this is a potential case of regular cheating. Under RTI, ask for the Employer Code from the concerned RPFC. Wait for the response to the RTI Query from RPFC. If your employer is not registered with RPFC, then they may not support you immediately. However, make sure to register a complaint with the said RPFC and issue a notice from your lawyer under IPC 420. This action may help you in recovering any outstanding debts.
Regards,
Ramakant
From India, Pune
Q1: Are you sure that your employer is not registered with PF?
Q2: Do you have any salary slip/certificate as proof of deduction on account of PF?
Q3: Was the clause of PF incorporated in your original appointment letter/offer of employment?
If the answer to Q1 is No and Q2 & Q3 are Yes, then this is a potential case of regular cheating. Under RTI, ask for the Employer Code from the concerned RPFC. Wait for the response to the RTI Query from RPFC. If your employer is not registered with RPFC, then they may not support you immediately. However, make sure to register a complaint with the said RPFC and issue a notice from your lawyer under IPC 420. This action may help you in recovering any outstanding debts.
Regards,
Ramakant
From India, Pune
Employer's Obligation Under the EPF Act
In my view, if the employer is covered or coverable under the EPF Act, then the employer will not refund the amount because sooner or later, they have to deposit the same with the PF office. In such a situation, it is advisable to take up the matter with the RPFC only, who will recover the entire default amount first along with damages and up-to-date interest, and then settle the claims.
Steps to Take if the Company is Not Covered
In case the company is not covered under the Act but has deducted the PF, the employer is bound to refund. If there is a denial, file a case in the local court.
Regards,
Chandok A.K.
RPFC (Retd.)
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From India, Chandigarh
In my view, if the employer is covered or coverable under the EPF Act, then the employer will not refund the amount because sooner or later, they have to deposit the same with the PF office. In such a situation, it is advisable to take up the matter with the RPFC only, who will recover the entire default amount first along with damages and up-to-date interest, and then settle the claims.
Steps to Take if the Company is Not Covered
In case the company is not covered under the Act but has deducted the PF, the employer is bound to refund. If there is a denial, file a case in the local court.
Regards,
Chandok A.K.
RPFC (Retd.)
[Note: The link no longer exists - removed]
From India, Chandigarh
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