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Tamil Nadu Shop & Establishment Amendment Act, 2025
An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State ofTamil Nadu in the Seventy-sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— This Act may be
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Himachal Pradesh – Declaration Of Holidays In Shimla(Within The Municipal Limits) On 5th June & 22nd Oct, 2025
In continuation to this Department’s Notification of even number dated 18th October, 2024, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to declare the following 2 local holidays in Shimla (Within municipal limits only) for the employees working in all Govt. Offices/
EPFO circular UAN Activation timeline extended
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
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UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch June 2025
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Karnataka GIG Workers Ordinance
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
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PF Rate of interest 2024-25
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
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EPFO Streamlines PF Transfer Claims – Circular
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
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Haryana – Revised Night Shift Guidelines
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
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UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch May 2025
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Odisha – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. 01, Apr 2025
Min. wage revision: Odisha MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025
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Karnataka Minimum Wages 2025-26,Addendum notification
The Government of Karnataka has issued an addendum to Notification No. LD 411 LWA 2023 (dated 11.04.2025), introducing key conditions: Min Wages (DA) from 01st Apr 2025 (KN) CPI Points for 2023 9469 CPI Points for 2024 9965 Difference of
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Uttar Pradesh(Hotel Industry) – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. 01, Apr 2025
Min. wage revision: Uttar Pradesh (Hotel Industry) MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025 Note: As per Hotel industry’s notified MW published on dated 18.04.2025 to be considered and not the previous one which was published on 29.12.2024
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Punjab – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. 01, Mar 2025
Min. wage revision: Punjab MW revision w.e.f . Mar 01, 2025
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New Rule for PF Advance Based on Self-Declaration
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
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Karnataka PT Amendment Act, 2025
As per Notification No. DPAL 08 SHASANA 2025, dated 15th April 2025, issued by the Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation Secretariat, the Karnataka Tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Karnataka Act No. 33 of 2025) has been
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Delhi – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. 01, Apr 2025
Min. wage revision: Delhi MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025
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Allotment and activation of UAN through UMANG App using FAT
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
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Payment of Past PF Contributions by Employers via Demand Draft
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
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Chhattisgarh – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. 01, April 2025
Min. wage revision: Chhattisgarh MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025.
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Uttar Pradesh – *Revised Minimum wage update W.E.F. Apr 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: **Note : As per UP Labour authority website, notified MW published on dated 28.03.2025 to be considered as revised wages and not the previous one which was published on 27.03.2025
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Employer Approval removed for Bank Seeding in EPF
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
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UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch April 2025
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EPFO Member profile Access Changes
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
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Bihar – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Apr 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: Bihar MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025.
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Madhya Pradesh – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Apr 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: Madhya Pradesh MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025.
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Gujarat – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Apr 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: Gujarat S&E MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025. Gujarat Sweeping & cleaning MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025. Gujarat Security Services MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025.
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Assam(Contractors) – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Jan 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: Assam(Contractors) MW revision w.e.f . Jan 01, 2025
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Central – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Apr 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: Central MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025
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Uttar Pradesh – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Apr 01, 2025
Min. wage revision: Uttar Pradesh MW revision w.e.f . Apr 01, 2025
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Madhya Pradesh – Minimum wage Revision update W.E.F. Oct 01, 2024
Min. wage revision: Madhya Pradesh MW revision w.e.f . Oct 01, 2024.
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Haryana – LWF Rate Revision Effective 1st January 2025
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.
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Karnataka Minimum Wages Revision W.E.F 01st Apr 2025
Min. wage revision: Karnataka S&E MW w.e.f.Apr 01, 2025 Karnataka Hotel Industry MW w.e.f.Apr 01, 2025 Karnataka Security MW w.e.f.Apr 01, 2025 Follow Us On :
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UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch March 2025
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ESIC Notification On Policy Document for provision of Medical services to beneficiaries through state PHCs and CHCs.
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..
Karnataka Statutory Fee Slab Revision Circular
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
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UCS Newsletter | The Compliance Watch February 2025
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Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Amendment on the Slab Rates
Amendments to the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, introduced under the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2024. Key Highlights: This change is effective for the 2025 Calendar Year, with payments due in January 2026. The 2024 LWF paid
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