I was working in a company and management closed company without assigning any reason and also not paid salary of 3 month . when i approached for PF withdrawal neither employer is doing authorization work not PF department is supporting in order to get my PF amount . what should be my line of action to get my salary and PF amount please guide

Ans: Whenever an employee leaves an organization, the existing PF cannot be withdrawn for 3 months. Since you have a PF from numerous companies, transferring the old company's PF funds into the present company's PF account is advised.

In order to do this, you will need a UAN number to access the EPFO portal and file the online PF transfer claim. The UAN No can be found on the salary slip.

Step 1: After logging in to the EPFO portal under the 'Online Services' tab, select 'One Member - One EPF Account (Transfer Request)'.
Step 2: Fill in the details of your previous employer, including the employer's name, PF account number, and the state where it is registered.
Step 3: Fill in the details of your current employer, including the employer's name, PF account number, and the state where it is registered.
Step 4: Confirm the details of your current employer and the PF account number.
Step 5: Check all the details entered in the form and click the 'Get OTP' button.
Step 6: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
Step 7: Click on the 'Submit' button to initiate the transfer request.

Kindly ensure you are selecting your current employer for the approval of the transfer request.

Ans: It can be tricky to access your PF balance when the company no longer exists. Here are some steps you can take to retrieve your PF balance:

1. Gather Your Documents:

• UAN (Universal Account Number): You can check your UAN on your pay slips from the past employer or by logging in to the EPFO website if you remember your PF account number.
• PF Account Number: If you don't have a UAN, you'll need your PF account number, which was usually mentioned on your salary slips.
• Company Details: Try to gather any information you can about the company you worked for, such as its previous name, acquiring company's name (if known), and the date of acquisition.

2. Withdrawal Process:
Option 1: Online (if you have UAN):
• Log in to the EPFO Member Interface using your UAN and registered mobile number.
• Go to the "Services" tab and select "Claim Settlement."
• Choose the appropriate withdrawal form based on your reason for withdrawal (Form 10C for full withdrawal, etc.).
• Fill in the details for the account you want to withdraw from (specify "previous employer" if you don't see it automatically).
• Enter the company details you have as "Establishment Type" and mention "Closed Establishment" in the remarks section.
• Submit the claim form with all required documents (scanned copies).

Option 2: Offline (if no UAN):
• Download the appropriate withdrawal form for non-UAN members (Composite Claim Form).
• Fill in the form with your details and company information.
• Get the form attested by a bank manager or gazetted officer.
• Submit the completed form with supporting documents to the Regional PF Office having jurisdiction over your previous employer's location.
3. Follow Up:
• Whether you apply online or offline, keep track of your claim status regularly. You can do this through the EPFO website or by contacting the regional PF office.
• If you remember the acquiring company's name, contacting their HR department might also be helpful. They might have records of your previous company's employees and PF accounts.