Is EPF mandatory for all employees?

The assertion that EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) is only mandatory for establishments with 20 or more employees reflects the regulatory framework surrounding EPF contributions. Under this framework, organizations with a workforce of 20 or more individuals are required to enroll their employees in the EPF scheme. This mandate aims to promote employee savings for retirement and ensures that a larger group can benefit from this social security measure.

However, smaller establishments with fewer than 20 employees are not obligated to register under the EPF Act, making contributions to the EPF optional in those cases. This regulatory decision acknowledges the differing capabilities and structures of smaller businesses compared to larger ones. Therefore, option B accurately captures the mandatory nature of EPF for a specific threshold of workforce size while recognizing flexibility for smaller establishments.