New Delhi, July 17 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'VISHWAS, 2026', a one-time dispute resolution scheme aimed at encouraging employers to settle long-pending damages and penalty-related cases through a simplified digital process while promoting voluntary compliance and reducing litigation.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment said the scheme came into effect on June 29, 2026, and will remain open for six months. It covers disputes relating to the levy of damages under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, and penalties under Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

According to the ministry, "VISHWAS, 2026 has been introduced with the objective ...