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Labour Ministry to inspect firms dodging EPFO registration and tighten protections for workers

Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
Labour Ministry to inspect firms dodging EPFO registration and tighten protections for workers

A new inspection drive will hunt unregistered EPFO firms

The Labour and Employment Ministry is set to roll out a comprehensive inspection program aimed at improving worker protections. The move targets companies that fail to register with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, signaling a more proactive enforcement approach to plug compliance gaps and reduce the risk of workers missing out on benefits.

  • Labour Ministry plans a comprehensive inspection drive
  • Focus will be on firms not registering with EPFO
  • Goal is stronger worker protections and better compliance
  • Enforcement is expected to be more proactive
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