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Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026
The Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, represents a significant update. Receiving Presidential assent on February 23, 2026, the Act introduces several key changes regarding applicability, working hours, and the employment of women. Major Changes & Provisions
Mandating Menstrual Leave May Harm Women’s Careers – Supreme Court 13th Mar 2026
The Supreme Court of India recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) (Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development) which sought a mandate for compulsory paid menstrual leave across all sectors. The Court refused to
UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch March 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:
Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Finance Department has issued a notification dated 28 February 2026 under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1975. As per the notification, the following key amendments have been introduced:
Compliance Handbook on Labour Codes – Ministry of Labour & Employment
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has released a Compliance Handbook for Employers under the Four Labour Codes. It is important to clarify its scope before implementation planning. Applicability of the Handbook The Handbook has been issued for establishments where
Karnataka – Minimum wages Dearness Allowance expected increase 2026-27
Dearness Allowance Draft Notification for the year 2026-27 for the state of Karnataka has been released & the expected DA hike is Rs. 435.60/-. Arrival of the DA calculation for the year 2026-27 is given below: Note: The below expected
Jharkhand – Granting of Paid Leave on account of Municipal Election on 23-Feb-2026
The Jharkhand Government has declared 23rd February 2026 as a mandatory paid holiday for all establishments falling under the jurisdiction where Municipal Elections are being conducted in a single phase as given below under the respective notified areas of Corporation,
Gig Workers Welfare Fee – Karnataka Government Order (13/02/2026)
The Government of Karnataka, on February 13, 2026, mandates the collection of a Welfare Fee from aggregators and platforms to fund social security for gig workers. Applicable Categories & Rates Category Mode Welfare Fee Cap Ride-Hailing 2W 1% ₹ 0.50
Maharashtra – Guard Board Minimum Wages Update W.E.F. January 01, 2026
Min. wage revision:
Telangana – Granting of Paid Leave on account of Municipal Election on 11-FEB-2026
The Telangana Government has declared 11th February 2026 as a mandatory paid holiday for all establishments falling under the jurisdiction where Municipal Elections are being conducted. Please note: In case the establishment does not fall under the above jurisdiction, such