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Karnataka Labour Code Draft Rules 2026

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

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Karnataka Menstrual Cycle Leave Latest Legal update

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

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Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Government of Karnataka has published the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2025, which introduces changes to employer eligibility and payment procedures. These changes are effective immediately as of January 7, 2026. 1. Expansion of Applicability (Employee Threshold) The

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UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch January 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. Follow us on:

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Labour Code Central Draft Rules

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

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ESI SPREE 2.0 Extended till 31st Jan 2026

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

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