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, […]
Chandigarh permits shops and commercial establishments to operate 24×7 under specified conditions
The Chandigarh Administration has issued a Notification under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (as applicable to the Union Territory […]
Ministry of Labour and Employment issues Guidelines on Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued detailed guidelines for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (“PMVBRY”), announced […]
UAN for members or employees will be generated only through the Aadhaar based Face Authentication Technology; employer to generate UAN for International workers and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) has decided that w.e.f. 1st August 2025, the allotment/generation of UAN for Members/Employees will be done […]
National Flag made out of paper not to be discarded or thrown on the ground after an event
In accordance with the provisions of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and the Flag Code of India, 2002, […]