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Permission for 24×7 Operation of Shops & Establishments and Flexible working Hours exemption in West Bengal
The Government of West Bengal, Labour Department, has issued provisional notifications previously dated 29 May 2026, providing important relaxations for registered Shops & Establishments under the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963 attached for necessary reference. The understanding has
Uttar Pradesh – Notifications on the Social Security Code, Code on wages & Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has issued notifications under the Code on Social Security, the Code on Wages, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
Karnataka S&E Amendment Act, 2026
The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received the Governor’s assent on 3 September 2026 and was published in the Karnataka Gazette on 4 September 2026. The Act has come into force with immediate effect from the
Tamil Nadu S&E – Extension of 365 Days Working Exemption
The Tamil Nadu Government has issued Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/652(a)/2026 dated 24 August 2026, extending the exemption under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947. Accordingly, establishments in Tamil Nadu are permitted to remain open on all 365 days of
UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch September 2026
Greetings from UCS! In this edition: *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.
Revision of West Bengal Professional Tax Rates effective from 01st October 2026
The West Bengal Finance Department has notified a revised Professional Tax Schedule vide Notification No. 1407-F.T. dated 18 August 2026. The revised employee-wise PT slabs range from Nil to ₹208 per month, with the provisions applicable to employees mentioned under
Effective Date of Bonus Calculation under the Code on Wages, 2019
This Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued Notification S.O. 4710(E), dated 25th August 2026, under Section 26(2) of the Code on Wages, 2019. While the provision is already embedded within the Code on Wages Gazette Order, the Ministry has
Andhra Pradesh – The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Central Act No.37 of 2020), and in supersession of the previous Rules made by the State Government viz., (1).The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Central Act No.32
EPF Wage Ceiling Revision – Finance Ministry Approval
The Finance Ministry has approved raising the Employees’ Provident Fund wage ceiling from ₹15,000/month to ₹25,000/month. Compliance Position Disclaimer This note is based on information reported by government sources and media outlets. The proposal is awaiting Cabinet approval, and the
UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch August 2026
Greetings from UCS! In this edition: *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.
