Contentious areas
One of the most contentious areas in recent years has been the Supreme Court's ruling on the inclusion of allowances in basic wages for PF computation, a judgment that has significant financial implications for employers who structured their compensation in good faith under a different understanding of the law. Navigating the retrospective impact of such decisions requires careful litigation strategy.
Determination of money due
EPF enforcement proceedings under Section 7A (determination of money due) can result in large recovery orders, and these must be challenged before the EPF Appellate Tribunal and, subsequently, the High Court. We assist employers at every stage from responding to inspection reports and 7A proceedings to filing appeals and seeking stays on recovery.
The 'basic wages' question under EPF has caught many employers off guard. If you're unsure of your exposure, getting clarity now is far better than waiting for a demand.