Ministry of Commerce and Industry notifies Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2025 with immediate effect; supersedes Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2011
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2025 (“Rules”) with immediate effect, thereby superseding the earlier Boiler […]
Maharashtra Govt. notifies Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)(Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 (“Ordinance”) to […]
Employers to display extract of Form 5A under EPF Scheme 1952 at entrance of the establishment, or website along with mobile application within 21st October, 2025
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (“EPFO”) has directed employers of establishments covered under the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme 1952 to prominently display […]
Maharashtra notifies Second Amendment to Maharashtra Factories Rules; introducing online licensing, mock drills, and enhanced protection for women and senior workers
the Department of Industries, Energy, Labour, and Mining, Government of Maharashtra, has notified the Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Amendment Rules”) […]
Public Comments Invited on Draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 – National Labour and Employment Policy of India; Comments invited till 27th October, 2025
Ministry of Labour and Employment has released the Draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 – National Labour and Employment Policy of India (“Draft […]
EPFO enables employees to download Transfer Certificate in Annexure K from Member Portal
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has introduced a new facility allowing employees to directly download the Transfer Certificate in Annexure K […]
Draft Factories Workers Rules released under the OSHW Code, 2020; invites comments till 6th November 2025
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, has published the draft Factories Workers Rules (“Draft Rules”) under Sections 23 and 24 of the […]
Public comments invited on draft Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Karnataka Government (“Government”) has invited comments/suggestions on draft Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment”) to further amend […]
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship notifies Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025; total strength with respect to engaging apprentices in a financial year stands revised
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has notified the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Amendment”) to amend the Apprenticeship Rules,1992 (“Principal rules”). […]
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship notifies new list of industries to which Apprentices Act will apply
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (“MSDE”) has notified the group of industries to which the Apprentices Act 1961 will apply. […]
Governor of West Bengal urges all employers to settle bonus payments ahead of Durga Puja celebrations by 15th to 19th September, 2025
The Governor of West Bengal has issued an appeal to all employers in the State governed by the Payment of Bonus Act, […]