Major Compliance-related Changes under the Industrial Relations Code; State Rules are at different stages of finalisation
As you may be aware, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (“IR Code”) has been enforced with effect from 21st November, 2025. Given […]
Labour Codes notified with effect from 21st November, 2025; Rules yet to gain effect
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has, on 21 November 2025, issued notifications bringing into force: all provisions of the Occupational Safety, […]
Haryana amends Shops & Commercial Establishments framework; revises applicability thresholds, expands working hour limits, restructures registration system and introduces new employer duties
The Government of Haryana has promulgated the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 (“Ordinance”), introducing structural modifications to the regulatory […]
Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025 notified; female employees to get 1 day menstrual leave every month, menstrual leave not to be carried forward to next month
Pursuant to what we have reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), the Government of Karnataka has notified the Menstrual […]
EPFO clarifies regarding procedure for processing applications for exemption or extension by authorities; prescribes format for proposal for exemption or extension
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (“EPFO”) clarifies regarding the procedure to be followed by the Addl. CPFC (Zones) and RPFCs in-charge of […]
EPFO clarifies implementation of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025 for eligible employees
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has now issued directions for implementation of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025 (“Campaign”) across all establishments, […]
Ministry of Labour notifies the EPF Amendment Scheme; introduces Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (Amendment) Scheme, 2025 (“Amendment Scheme”). The scheme will be operational […]
EPFO launches revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system effective from the wage month of September 2025
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has launched a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (“ECR”) system applicable for the wage month of September 2025 […]
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”) […]