Employers urged to settle long-pending EPF damages disputes under VISHWAS, 2026 at reduced penalty rates until 28th December, 2026.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a Press Information Bureau (“PIB”) release urging eligible establishments to settle long-pending Employees’ Provident […]
Government of Karnataka Notifies the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 Simplifying Registration, Introducing Employee Documentation Requirements and Strengthening Penalties
The Government of Karnataka has issued the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 (“Amendment Act”), with a view to further […]
Central Government specifies bonus eligibility and manner of calculation under Code on Wages 2019
The Central Government has specified the threshold for paying statutory bonus as well as manner of calculation of statutory bonus under Code […]
Tripura Government issues the Tripura Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
the Tripura Government has issued the Tripura Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026 (“Rules”) under the Occupational Safety, Health and […]
District Magistrates to ensure constitution of Internal Complaints Committees and registration of private organizations in the SHE-Box portal in Karnataka
With a view to prevent and address sexual harassment of women in the workplace and to verify and ensure that an Internal […]
Rajasthan Labour Department issues Rajasthan Industrial Relation Rules, 2026; effective from 12 August, 2026
The Rajasthan Government has notified the Rajasthan Industrial Relation Rules, 2026 (“Rules”). These rules are effective from August 12, 2026 (i.e., the date […]
Andhra Pradesh Government notifies the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026
the Andhra Pradesh Government has notified the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 (“Rules”) under the Occupational Safety, […]
Proposing mandatory digital accessibility standards for ICT products and services DoSJE issues draft amendment to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued the Draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Draft Amendment”) proposing […]
Uttarakhand proposes Social Security Code Rules, 2026 covering gratuity, maternity benefit, employee compensation, welfare boards and compliance framework
The Government of Uttarakhand has published the draft Uttarakhand Social Security Code Rules, 2026 (“Draft Rules”) under the Code on Social Security, […]
West Bengal Govt. publishes draft of the West Bengal Industrial Relations Rules, 2026
The Government of West Bengal has published the Draft West Bengal Industrial Relations Rules, 2026 (“Draft Rules”) under the Industrial Relations Code, […]
Government of Uttarakhand publishes fresh draft of Code on Wages Rules, 2026
The Government of Uttarakhand has published the fresh Draft of Uttarakhand Code on Wages Rules, 2026 (“Draft Rules”) on its website. The […]
EPFO launches VISHWAS, 2026 for one-time settlement of damages or penalty disputes
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has launched VISHWAS, 2026, a one-time dispute resolution scheme to facilitate the amicable settlement of disputes […]