UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch January 2026

Greetings from UCS!

In this edition:

  • UCS POV | A Recap of 2025: Navigating India’s Evolved Labour Law Landscape
  • Labour codes draft rules notified: How changes in wage definition will impact PF, gratuity & take-home pay
  • EPFO urges employers to enroll left out employees, gives special compliance window of six months
  • EPFO clarifies EDLI rules: Weekends, holidays between two jobs not to be counted as break for settling insurance claims
  • PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary: Labour Ministry
  • Karnataka High Court recalls stay on one-day monthly menstrual leave for women employees; to hear government’s arguments on Dec 10
  • 2-day full and final settlement post employee’s resignation now mandatory under Labour Codes — What it means for employers
  • New labour code to expand ESI coverage? Here’s what could change for employees
  • Latest Updates!
  • UCSCompliTool 2.0 – The upgraded version delivers enhanced features, superior performance and a more intuitive interface aimed at maximizing our clients’ satisfaction. A SaaS-Based Tool Designed to Enhance Compliance Quality. A One-Stop Platform to Monitor and Track Your Labour Law Compliance Risks.

*The information shared in the newsletter is based on Government notifications and newspaper articles. This is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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