EPF cap at Rs 1,800 for basic pay above Rs 15,000 explained

Employees with basic salary above Rs 15,000 who joined after the statutory wage ceiling may have EPF contributions capped at Rs 1,800 per month.

Employers can limit both employee and employer EPF contributions to Rs 1,800 if no contract requires contributions on actual wages.

The EPF cap applies only if the employee joined above the wage ceiling and the employer does not agree to contribute on higher wages.

The article questions whether employees can voluntarily reduce EPF contributions to Rs 1,800 despite higher basic pay.