Introduction
It is a common problem that many employees face when their present employer has not made payment in their PF account. This can be a very frustrating and stressful situation, as it can lead to financial hardship and other difficulties. In this article, we will discuss the steps that can be taken to ensure that your PF account is credited with the payments due from your employer. We will also discuss the legal recourse available to you in case your employer fails to make the payments. Finally, we will provide some tips on how to prevent this situation from occurring in the future.
Present Employer Has Not Made Payment in Your PF Account [Solution]
If your current employer has not made payment in your PF account, you should first contact your employer and ask them to make the payment. If they are unable to do so, you can contact the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and file a complaint. The EPFO will investigate the matter and take necessary action. You can also contact the local labour department and file a complaint. They will also investigate the matter and take necessary action.
If you have recently got a fresh PF account (or) if your present employer intentionally did not make any payment in your PF account then your PF withdrawal claims and transfer claims will get rejected for the reason of “the present employer had not made payment in your PF account”.
This problem has two solutions depending upon the reasons for the claim rejection.
Solution 1: If Your PF Account is Fresh
If you recently changed your job and got a new PF account then you have to wait until your first PF contribution credits into your PF account before applying for PF withdrawal (or) transfer. (Companies will pay PF contributions on or before the 15th of every month for the previous month’s salaries)
Once your first PF contributions of employee and employer credits into your present PF account then that specific account will become active, and then you can transfer your previous company’s PF to your present PF account without any problem.
Once the PF amount is credited to your PF account, then you can download your PF passbook, otherwise, you will receive a “passbook unavailable” error.
To withdraw the PF you need to wait at last months from the date of leaving your job. In the meantime, you can withdraw PF advance if needed.
You can check whether the PF contributions are credited by your employer or not by downloading your EPF passbook on the PF passbook portal.
Solution 2: If Employer Didn’t Pay PF Contributions
If your employer intentionally is not paying PF contribution or due to any financial problems then also you will get the above error in both PF withdrawals and transfer claims.
In that case, first, you need to get a confirmation from your employer, and if you are not satisfied with their answer then contact your EPF branch office (or) labour department office.
For every month of your work, the PF has to be credited into your PF accounts within 15 days after that month. (For example, April 2022 PF contributions have to be credited into the PF accounts on or before 15 May 2022 by the employer)
If your employer is not paying PF contributions then you cannot download your PF passbook it shows “ Passbook Unavailable”. And when you apply for the PF transfer or withdrawal claim then your claim gets rejected for the reason of “employer not made the payment”.
Therefore, the overall solution to this problem is to check your PF passbooks regularly, and if your employer fails to pay PF contributions in any month then ask the reason for the delay, especially before applying for PF withdrawals and transfers.
EPFO rejects the PF claims for the reason that the present employer has not made any payment because they don’t want to lose your hard-earned money.
FAQs
Who is the present employer?
Present employer means your current working company. If you haven’t joined any new job then your last working company will be considered as a present employer.
What if my employer willfully doesn’t pay the PF contributions?
It leads to penalties, and EPF will take action against them as per the complaints of the EPF members or during their inspections.
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If your present employer has not made payment in your PF account, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that your money is safe and secure. Here are some solutions to help you out:
1. Contact Your Employer
The first step is to contact your employer and ask them why they have not made payment in your PF account. It is important to get to the bottom of the issue and find out why the payment has not been made. You can also ask them to provide you with a timeline for when the payment will be made.
2. Contact the EPFO
If your employer is not responding to your queries, you can contact the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The EPFO is the government body responsible for managing the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). You can contact the EPFO and ask them to investigate the matter and take necessary action.
3. File a Complaint
If the EPFO is unable to resolve the issue, you can file a complaint with the Labour Commissioner. The Labour Commissioner is responsible for ensuring that employers comply with the labour laws. You can file a complaint with the Labour Commissioner and ask them to take necessary action against your employer.
4. Seek Legal Advice
If all other options fail, you can seek legal advice from a lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and advise you on the best course of action. They can also help you file a case against your employer if necessary.
These are some of the solutions you can use if your present employer has not made payment in your PF account. It is important to take action as soon as possible to ensure that your money is safe and secure.
