EDLI Scheme amended to introduce fifty thousand rupees minimum benefit and ease eligibility conditions for employees
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (Amendment) Scheme, 2025 (“Amendment”) under the Employees’ Provident Funds […]
Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025 notified; establishments to implement equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, prohibition on non-discrimination
The Government of Delhi has notified the Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025 (“Rules”). The Rules prescribes a framework for […]
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board extends deadline for remittance of Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Contribution for the period ending on June 2025, till 31.07.2025
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board has extended the last date for online payment of the half yearly Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Contribution […]
Union Cabinet approves Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
The Union Cabinet, has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (“ELI”) Scheme, as announced in the Union Budget 2024-25. The Scheme offers incentives […]
Labour Department of Telangana exempts commercial establishments from certain daily and weekly working hour restrictions under Ease of Doing Business reforms
Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department, Government of Telangana has issued an order under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 (“Act”) […]
Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025 notified; prescribes framework for conducting occupational safety and health audit across factories
The Labour Department, Gujarat (“Department”) has notified the Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025 (“Rules”) as a framework for […]
Government of NCT of Delhi directs private organizations to register their organizational details on the SHe-Box portal
The Government of NCT of Delhi has directed all private organizations to register their organizational details on the SHe-Box portal (https://shebox.wcd.gov.in) to […]
Private establishments employing more than 10 employees in Rajasthan mandated to register themselves on the SHe-Box portal by 1st July, 2025
The Government of Rajasthan has directed all private institutions employing 10 or more employees to register their organization on the SHe-Box portal […]
Comments invited on draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules on Non-Negotiable Accessibility Standards in Buildings and Built Environment, 2025
the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules on Non-Negotiable Accessibility Standards in […]
Karnataka State Amendments to Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 gets notified; Prohibition extended to spitting of tobacco
The Government of Karnataka (“Government”) notifies the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, […]
Supreme Court upholds validity of minimum service clause in employment contracts; says it’s not a restraint of trade
Does having a minimum service clause in an employment contact amount to an agreement in restraint of trade? Responding to this question […]
Haryana Govt. revises conditions for employing women during night shifts (between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am) in factories; earlier conditions stand superseded
The Government of Haryana has revised the conditions in respect of safety and security measures for factories intending to apply for exemption […]