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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

The EPFO has issued a new circular, No. WSU/RationalisationofAdvances/E-48776/2025-26/18, dated April 17, 2025, bringing a significant change to the rules for availing PF advances under Para 68 B (7) for home improvements. Previous rule: Previously, if someone wanted to take

EPFO is working on various initiatives to simplify its processes. One such initiative is the introduction of Face Authentication Technology (FAT) for allotment and activation of UAN through the UMANG App. The following three services are now available via the

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued a circular regarding the payment of past dues by employers when electronic payment via Electronic Challan-cum-Return is not feasible. Many field offices had raised concerns regarding cases where employers are Willingly want to

As per the EPFO circular dated April 3, 2025, the following key changes have been implemented: This makes the process faster and more independent for employees. These changes are expected to speed up claim settlements and reduce rejection rates due

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued Circular , which modifies employer access to member profiles. Previously, employers had access to a member’s complete employment history. In response to data privacy concerns, the new policy restricts access to current employment

The Haryana Labour Welfare Board issued circular dated 07-03-2025, the maximum employee contribution towards LWF in Haryana has been increased from Rs.31/—to Rs.34/—effective 01.01 2025. Thus, the Employer will contribute twice the employee’s contribution.

Policy document for the provision of Medical services to ESlC beneficiaries in non-implemented, partially implemented districts and Unserved Areas through state PHCs and CHCs..

The Karnataka State Government has approved revised fee slabs, effective January 1, 2025, under the following legislation While renewals processed before January 1, 2025, were based on previous rates, any subsequent renewals or amendments will be subject to the revised