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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has amended Paragraph 7(1) of the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026 vide G.S.R. 847(E) dated 25 September 2026, with the amendment coming into force with effect from 17 September 2026. The amendment inserts a new

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through G.S.R. 847(E) dated 25th September, 2026, has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026. This amendment is made in exercise of powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15 of the

Please find enclosed the Regional FAQ issued by the Karnataka Central EPFO regarding the revision of the PF wage ceiling to ₹25,000. Please note that the official EPFO FAQ / operational circular is still awaited. Accordingly, the enclosed Regional FAQ

The Central Government has notified ₹25,000 per month as the wage ceiling for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020, with effect from 17 September 2026, being the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

The Union Cabinet approved, on 16 September 2026, raising the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from ₹15,000/month to ₹25,000/month — the first revision since 2014. The Union Labour Minister has publicly stated the government’s intent to implement this

The Central Government Cabinet has approved raising the Provident Fund (PF) wage ceiling from Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 25,000/-. While an official Gazette notification is awaited to confirm the implementation date, statements from the union Labour Minister indicate that the

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

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.

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

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

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