Karnataka Govt. notifies revised professional tax rate under Karnataka Tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Government of Karnataka (“Government”) has notified the Karnataka Tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2025, to notify revision […]
EPFO introduces facility for bulk UAN generation without Aadhaar in special cases; UANs will stay frozen until Aadhaar seeding
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has introduced a facility for bulk generation of Universal Account Numbers (“UANs”) under specific exceptional circumstances. […]
Maharashtra Govt. amends Maharashtra Private Security Guards (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act, 1981: expands employer definition and raises minimum age for legal engagement from 14 to 18 years
The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Maharashtra Private Security Guards (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing modifications to […]
EPFO revamps Form 13 (Transfer-out) functionality to simplify PF transfer claims; automatic addition of funds and service details at transferee office
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has revamped Form 13 (Transfer-out) functionality to further streamline and simplify the Provident Fund (“PF”) transfer […]
ESIC issues Draft Employees’ State Insurance (General) Amendment Regulations, 2025; proposes provision for medical benefit to retired beneficiaries
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has invited comments and suggestions on Draft Employees’ State Insurance (General) Amendment Regulations, 2025 (“Draft Amendment”) to […]
Haryana Employment Department mandates digital submission of quarterly ER-I return for Gurugram establishments by 30th April, 2025
The Employment Department of Haryana has issued a directive requiring all establishments located in District Gurugram within District Gurugram to electronically submit […]
Karnataka Legislative Assembly introduces Bill to further amend the Karnataka Tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976
With a view to amend the Karnataka Tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976 (“Act”) and to give effect to […]
Public comments invited on draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948 by 12th May, 2025
The Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Tamil Nadu (“Department”) has invited public comments on the Draft Amendment proposing changes to the […]
Haryana Labour Department revises Welfare Fund contribution limits; monthly employee cap raised from Rs. 31 to Rs. 34
The Labour Department of Haryana (“Department”) has revised the contribution ceiling for the Labour Welfare Fund. Now, employees are required to contribute […]
Kerala Labour Department mandates welfare and safety measures for security personnel in shops and commercial establishments
The Labour Department of Kerala has notified amendments to the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 (“Act”), introducing new mandates for […]
EPFO further extends compliance deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding with bank accounts for employees till 15th March, 2025
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”), has further extended the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (“UAN”) and seeding of Aadhaar […]
Public comments invited on draft amendments to Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Rules by 16th March, 2025; proposes consent, safety measures and security arrangements for engaging women in night shifts
The Chhattisgarh Government has published draft amendments to Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021. The […]