The government notified the new rules on lower contribution towards the employees’ provident fund (EPF) by employer and employee for the next three months on 18 May.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) came out with detailed FAQs (frequently asked questions) on 20 May to provide clarity on the statutory reduction on PF contributions.
As per the FAQs, the lower contribution is not mandatory for both the employer and the employee. Apart from this, EPFO has also clarified that those employers who are following the cost-to-company (CTC) model will have to compensate their employees by paying an amount equivalent to 2% contribution if they are opting for a reduced contribution of 10% instead of 12%.