The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world economy to the extent that many are estimating that this could spark a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. Many sectors of the economy like travel and airlines have come to a total standstill with the travel restrictions imposed by various governments globally. In an attempt…
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Govt to pay EPF contribution for next 3 months to employees of small firms
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•Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will pay the EPF contribution both of the employer and the employee (12% each) for the next three months. The good news is applicable for establishments with up to 100 employees, where 90% of employees drawing less than Rs 15,000 salary. “This is for all those establishments…