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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

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation recently circulated an advisory dated 18th August 2025 to streamline PF services and enhance the overall member experience. The advisory highlights several critical measures that require the cooperation and active participation of all establishments. As part

The Office of the Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Labour), Government of NCT of Delhi, vide Notification No. F.No.28/Addl.LC/Exemp./S&E Act/2021/2438 dated 07.08.2025, has exercised powers under the proviso to Section 4 of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 (Delhi Act 7 of 1954).

The EPFO portal is now displaying a critical alert for all members: “Submit your e-Nomination now for easy access to social security benefits for your family, without visiting EPFO offices. #5 successful login day attempts remaining. After that, claim filing

ESI updates: 1. SPREE 2.0 – Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers and Employees Objective: To bring unregistered employers and employees, particularly contractual and temporary workers, under the ESI fold. Scheme Period: July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Key

The Government of Haryana, vide its latest notification dated 4th July 2025, has reiterated the permission for establishments such as IT/ITeS, logistics and warehousing, banking, hotels, and restaurants to engage women employees during night shifts (i.e., between 8:00 PM and

The Government of Telangana has issued an exemption under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 to promote Ease of Doing Business. The exemption applies to all commercial establishments (excluding shops) as defined under Section 2(5) of the Act, allowing

Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, announced as part of the Union Budget 2024–25, offers substantial financial incentives to both employers and first-time employees, with the goal of generating 3.5 crore new jobs between 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027.

Punjab Government has provided the exemption to all the establishments from the provisions of Section-9 and sub-section-(1) of Section-10 under Punjab Shop & Establishment Act, 1958 and permits to keep open on all 365 days for the period of 1

The EPFO has extended the deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding with bank accounts to June 30, 2025. Employees who have not yet activated their UAN or seeded their Aadhaar are required to complete these actions before the new

On May 27, 2025, the Government of Karnataka promulgated the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025. This ordinance aims to safeguard the rights and welfare of gig workers—independent workers who provide services through digital platforms without

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has announced an interest rate of 8.25% per annum for the financial year 2024–25 in its circular dated 22nd May 2025. This rate was recommended by the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees in February 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued a circular (No. WSU/TramsferClaim/E-52972/2025-26/07) on May 20, 2025, aimed at simplifying the transfer claim process, particularly concerning overlapping service periods. Here are the key takeaways from the latest EPFO circular: This move by

The Government of Haryana, through its latest notification dated 8th May 2025, has allowed establishments such as IT/ITeS, logistics and warehousing, banking, hotels, and restaurants to employ women during night shifts (i.e., between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM), subject to