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How to correct EPFO overlap dates in EPFO unable to correct from Employer side


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PF PROVIDENT FUND
How to solve the two UAN problem?
Note that each person should have only one UAN number (like PAN), hence if you have multiple UAN, it’s not allowed and creates problem in the EPF system, because is no proper track. Hence, as soon as you come to know that there are multiple UAN assigned to you, you should cancel one of the UAN (mostly the old UAN) or should try to deactivate one of them
Process to deactivate old UAN
Step #1 – The first step if that you should s ...ReadMore

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icon Employer is charging for short notice fall

Hi, I will start from beginning.... When I joined this company .. company has taken sign in offers letter but in offer letter very hard to understand about notice period. Company didn't take any induc


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A resignation without complying with the terms of employment i.e, service of notice period may liable an employee to face legal consequences for breach of terms of the contract. An employer can initiate a civil suit against the employee claiming damages caused by the said breach of contract. However, even if the action is taken by the employer that can be challenged by invoking Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 which prohibits any agreement/contract in restraint of trade ...ReadMore

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in my current company i have 3 years bond with 5 lakhs breakage. I served this company for 2years 1 month due to family reason i want to quit my current company they are asking need to pay total 5lakh


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An employment bond doesn't establish any relationship between an employer and employee until it's properly executed. In India, such bonds can be contested under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which prohibits agreements restraining trade. Employees have the right to resign even if bonded, unless they're divulging trade secrets to a competitor. Damages may be sought under Sections 73 and 74 of the Act if actual loss occurs due to breach. Workmen can address grievances ...ReadMore

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After one year I got an email from my previous company, they are saying Further to your exit, your final settlement calculations indicate that you are liable to pay Rs. xxxx. In case you need any expl


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Section 73 of the Contract Act, 1872 makes provision for un-liquidated damages (not stipulated in a contract), and Section 74 of the said Act deals with liquidated damages (stipulated in a contract) and no compensation is attracted for mere breach of contract u/s.73. 74 of the Act unless such breach resulted in an actual loss or damage to the employer and accordingly, an employer cannot claim the damage from an ex-employee even through litigation. So, in the given scenario, you shou ...ReadMore

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4 days PF overlap . My last working days for the company A was 4/3/2022. But I have joined company B on 28/2/2022. Making a PF overlap of 4 days. Till now I have not faced any BGV issue. But Concerne


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Before joining another Company you are required to tender your resignation from the earlier company that eventually caused the overlapping of service. Further, Background verification(BGV) check is a process many organizations carry out in order to verify the information provided by the candidate during hiring. Verification of EPFO records through UAN is a critical process for conducting employee background checks because it allows employers to confirm that their employees are not u ...ReadMore

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icon Wish to leave PG

I have joined this PG in Sep. Month and submitted my completed rent with security. and later I found out that their washroom is very small even you can't shit on cupboard comfortably. also they don't

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2 months ago


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From the contents of the query, it appears that the Landowner has adopted an unfair trade practice to harass the tenant on either pretext. A dispute between a tenant and landlord is resolved under the state-specific Rent Control Act under which a Rent Controller or Addl Rent Controller is appointed to deal with the dispute arising out of a rent agreement or for other reasons between the parties. You can file an application explaining your grievance before the concerned Rent Controll ...ReadMore

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icon Contract completed - Still notice was pay recovered

I was working with Flipkart on a Contract and I left Flipkart as my contract was ended with the approval of my reporting manager, who did not informed me about any deductions or notice period, while

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3 months ago


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Resigning per the offer letter terms concludes the employee-employer relationship after the notice period. Refer to the employment contract for governing conditions; breaching terms may lead to legal repercussions. If the contract specifies a notice period, resigning without serving it may result in the company claiming one month's salary. Address breaches through mutual resolution or negotiation. While approaching the Labor Commissioner for settlement is an option, acceptance dep ...ReadMore

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icon What Can I do if I terminated through PIP

Sep 1st my HR and manager kept me under PIP, and they said If I fail in PIP, 28th September is the last day to resign, will it affect my future? Will experience/termination letter be given?

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
If you fail the PIP and resign on or before the given date, it may affect your future job prospects. However, if you resign before the termination, you may be able to negotiate the terms of your exit and obtain a relieving order and an experience letter

You pass the PIP and your productivity is unaffected.
You pass the PIP but are less effective than before.
The PIP causes you to "come to Jesus," and you are more effective than before.
You fail the PIP, and you are fired.
You resig ...ReadMore

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Issue of not getting notice period, improper experience letter, further issues in joining other companies ,some kind of pre-planned torture .i need solution for all

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7 months ago


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Please approach the following authority or similar authority in a state

The Office Commissioner of Labour
Section 12 in The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
12. Duties of conciliation officers.- (relevant section 12(2) of ID Act)

(1) Where any industrial dispute exists or is apprehended, the conciliation officer may, or where the dispute relates to a public utility service and a notice under section 22 has been given, shall hold conciliation proceedings in the prescribed manner.

(2) T ...ReadMore

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icon Employment Bond - I joined an IT Company 8 months

Dear Sir, I joined an IT Company 8 months back by signing an Employment Bond of 2 Years. The bond states that If I leave the company within 2 years, I would have to pay the company the Loss they wil

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10 months ago


A. Dear client,
A bond is not enforceable against the signatories of the bond for a breach of its condition if it is not executed on stamp paper of the proper value. You can seek resolution of your disagreement by going to the relevant Labour Commissioner or Labour Court in the event of a dispute.

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