1. Long-Term Financial Security

• Ensures employees accumulate savings during their working years, providing a financial safety net for retirement.

2. Employer Contribution

• Employers contribute 12% of the employee’s basic salary and dearness allowance (DA), effectively doubling the savings for the employee.

3. Pension Benefits

• A portion of the employer’s contribution (8.33%) goes toward the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS), providing employees with a monthly pension post-retirement.

4. Insurance Coverage

• Offers life insurance through the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, providing financial support to the employee’s family in case of death.

5. Tax Benefits

• Contributions to PF are tax-exempt under Section 80C, and interest earned is also tax-free up to specified limits.

6. Flexibility in Withdrawals

• Partial withdrawals are permitted for specific purposes like medical emergencies, education, marriage, or home purchase.

7. Seamless Transfer of Funds

• The Universal Account Number (UAN) enables easy portability of PF accounts when employees change jobs.

8. Emergency Financial Support

• Employees can withdraw funds in times of financial hardship, including unemployment or other crises.

9. Promotes Savings Discipline

• Mandatory deductions ensure employees consistently save a portion of their income.

10. Enhances Employee Morale

• Demonstrates the employer’s commitment to the welfare of their workforce, boosting employee satisfaction and loyalty.

11. Legal Requirement

• Mandatory for establishments with 20 or more employees under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

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