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The Ministry of Labour & Employment has released a Compliance Handbook for Employers under the Four Labour Codes. It is important to clarify its scope before implementation planning. Applicability of the Handbook The Handbook has been issued for establishments where

Dearness Allowance Draft Notification for the year 2026-27 for the state of Karnataka has been released & the expected DA hike is Rs. 435.60/-. Arrival of the DA calculation for the year 2026-27 is given below: Note: The below expected

The Jharkhand Government has declared 23rd February 2026 as a mandatory paid holiday for all establishments falling under the jurisdiction where Municipal Elections are being conducted in a single phase as given below under the respective notified areas of Corporation,

The Government of Karnataka, on February 13, 2026, mandates the collection of a Welfare Fee from aggregators and platforms to fund social security for gig workers. Applicable Categories & Rates Category Mode Welfare Fee Cap Ride-Hailing 2W 1% ₹ 0.50

The Telangana Government has declared 11th February 2026 as a mandatory paid holiday for all establishments falling under the jurisdiction where Municipal Elections are being conducted. Please note: In case the establishment does not fall under the above jurisdiction, such

As per Notification No. 150/TGSEC‑ULBs/2026 dated 27 January 2026, the Telangana State Election Commission has notified the 2nd Ordinary Elections to Municipalities and Municipal Corporations, 2026, across 32 districts of the State (excluding Hyderabad), to be held on Wednesday, 11

The Maharashtra Government revised the General elections of 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis Program 07.02.2026 Revised Election Schedule (Appendix-1) Event Revised Date Voting Day (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM) February 07, 2026 (Saturday)  Counting of Votes (Starts at 10:00 AM)

The Karnataka State Government has released the Draft Rules for the Three Labour Codes for public consultation. These are not the final rules; they have been published to invite objections and suggestions from stakeholders before final notification. High-Level Summary of

Jan 2026 Court updates on KN Menstrual Cycle Leave compliance: No fresh stay was granted on 20 January 2026. The High Court has maintained its December position: the government notification continues to operate and is legally valid for now. The

General Election Program-2026 for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis within them in the State of Maharashtra. Sr. No. Event Details Event Date — Date of providing Voter Lists Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1 Date for the District Collector

The EPFO has announced an extension for filing the ECR for the wage month of December 2025. The new deadline for December 2025 ECR filing is January 20, 2026. This extension follows representations from employers regarding technical and operational difficulties.

29 Municipal Corporations General Election Program – 2025-26 Sr. No. Election Stage Date to start or complete the stage   Date of consideration of voter list July 01, 2025 (Tuesday) 1 Date of publication of election program notice by the

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released the Draft Rules for the four Labour Codes for public consultation. These are not the final rules; they have been published to invite objections and suggestions from stakeholders before final notification. High-Level

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has officially extended the Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees (SPREE). Initially launched on July 1, 2025, to bring eligible persons under the ESI social security umbrella, the scheme was originally scheduled to end on

SSCode Corrigendum The 21 Nov 2025 notification had specified which provisions of the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 would stand repealed upon enforcement of the Social Security Code. The 19 Dec 2025 Corrigendum narrows and corrects that

The ESIC notification stating that the changes relating to wages will become applicable only after the Central Rules and Regulations are notified under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Since the said Code is yet to be notified, no changes

In light of the recent enactment of the new Labour Codes, a consolidated high-level summary is provided below for immediate reference. The new Labour Codes are partially in force, effective November 21, 2025. While the core substantive provisions are mandatory,

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (Big Employer Cell), vide its official communication dated 10 December 2025, has formally confirmed the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020 with effect from 21 November 2025, and has specifically directed employers to

The Hon’ble Karnataka High Court, in the matter of Bangalore Hotels Association (R) vs. Government of Karnataka (Writ Petition No. 36659/2025 c/w 37122/2025), has passed interim directions concerning the Government Notification dated 20th November 2025 mandating one day of paid

The Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan (Sanshodhan) Ordinance, 2025 (U.P. Ordinance No. 16 of 2025) introduces significant amendments to the 1962 Act. Here are the main changes introduced by the Ordinance: 1. Expanded Definitions 2. Registration Reforms (Section 4-B)

ESIC circular (File No. N-11011/2/2025-BFT-II dated 28-11-2025) issued pursuant to Gazette Notification No. 5143 dated 21.11.2025, through which the Code on Social Security, 2020 has come into force with effect from 21-11-2025. Revision in Definition of “Dependant” (Section 2(24)) The

A new facility has been introduced in the Employer’s Login under Member >>> Deferred Pension to allow the updating of the “Deferred Pension Flag”. Action Required: Employee Benefits of Deferred Pension Benefit Detail Increased Pension Amount An eligible employee who

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued two notifications dated 29 October 2025 in the Gazette of India concerning amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. These relate to Sections 14AC and 14B, and are

A simplified and updated overview of the Labour Codes and their expected impact on registrations, registers, returns, remittances, and compliance requirements. This note captures the current status, future changes, and actions to be taken once the Central and State Governments

The Haryana Government has issued a notification issued by the Labour Department on November 20, 2025, primarily granting an exemption from the applicability of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 to certain industries. Here are the major points:

This is to provide an important update regarding the new Menstrual Leave Policy for Women Employees issued by the Labour Department, Government of Karnataka (G.O. No. LD 466 LET 2023). Key details from the Government Order: Action Points for Employers

A major and transformative development in India’s regulatory landscape has occurred. The Central Government has issued official notifications bringing all four Labour Codes into effect: the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security,

The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act.No.17 of 2025) was published in the extraordinary issue of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, dated October 21, 2025.  This is effective from November 3, 2025. Features:

This Ordinance updates the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958:

The Labour Department, Government of Haryana has issued a revised notification dated 13th October 2025, replacing the earlier notification dated 4th July 2025, regarding employment of women employees during night shifts (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM) under the Haryana Shops

The Karnataka Cabinet has provisionally approved the Menstrual Leave Policy 2025, granting one paid leave day each month to women employees across the state. This policy is approved but remains Provisional pending the issuance of the official Government Notification. The

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation on October 7, 2025 has issued a notification regarding a new compliance directive. All PF covered establishments must take immediate action to comply with this order. The Central PF Commissioner has directed all employers of establishments