EPFO set to hire 35 legal experts to deal with litigation: Report

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to induct 35 young legal professionals to assist it in managing litigation and quick resolution of disputes, a report in The Economic Times said.

These professionals, who will work as researchers, will be initially hired for 11 months. Following an assessment of their performance, their services may be extended.

It would be the first such hiring by the statutory body, which functions under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The retirement body wants to see how this process turns out