SSA with Netherland w.e.f 1st December 2011
SSA with Korea w.e.f 1st November 2011
RBI reduces the validity of DD/Cheques from 6 months to 3 months
ESI amendment on filing the half yearly returns for the period ended Sep11
Submission of E-returns as per EPS 1995 and EDLI 1976
SSA with Denmark w.e.f 1st May 2011
Splitting of Minimum Wages for PF Contribution held in abeyance
P Tax Applicability to Bihar w.e f.June 2011
Banking arrangement regarding payment to International Workers
Precautionary measures to avoid fake payments
Compliance in r/o International Workers
Special Allowance, July2011 - December 2011 (Maharashtra State)
Recovery of overpaid amount from the subscribers/establishment
SSA with France w.e.f 1st July 2011
SSA with Luxembourg w.e.f 1st June 2011
Introduction of new Schedule Head for coverage of Municipal Councils/Corporations.
Splitting of Minimum Wages for PF Contribution is not Permissible
ESI funeral expenses enhanced to Rs. 10,000 w.e.f. 01.04.2011
Central Govt. notified rate of interest @ 9.50% as tax free rate of interest
Interest rate for settlement cases for 2011-12 is 9.50%
SSA signed with Switzerland w.e.f 29.01.2011
Use of Reserve to pay Statutory rate
No Interest on Inoperative Account
Family Members of Deceased Employee entitled for Higher EDLI Benefits
e-Payment of monthly Profession Tax deductions w.e.f. 01/02/2011 in the State of Maharashtra
International Worker`s Definition further amended.Provident Fund Withdrawal Conditions made very stringent for International Workers
Revised Minimum Wages for Maharashtra State w.e.f. July 2010
EPFO has launched a SMS based service under which it is mandatory for the employee to mention his/her mobile number while submitting his/her claim forms.