India Today and CNBC TV18 highlight Pratik Vaidya’s expert views on whether pension can replace statutory gratuity. Madras High Court clarifies that gratuity is a legal right and cannot be denied merely because pension is paid.
Karnataka mandates a 1% Gig Workers Welfare Fee for aggregators under the 2025 Act. Understand payout caps, quarterly compliance, PWFVS integration, and how platforms must update systems to avoid penalties.
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Madras High Court rules that denial of maternity leave for a third pregnancy is legally unsustainable, reinforcing constitutional protections under Articles 14 and 21 and directing authorities to grant full service benefits.
Maharashtra has extended the ESI Act, 1948 to educational and medical institutions with 10+ employees. Understand applicability, who is covered up to ₹21,000 wages, key benefits, contribution rates, and compliance steps.
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The Central Government fixes Rs.18,000 per month as the wage ceiling for supervisory employees under the Code on Wages, 2019. Understand worker classification, statutory benefits, court views, and employer compliance actions.
A comprehensive guide to the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIC), covering benefits, contribution structure, compliance obligations, and employer responsibilities under the ESI Act and the Social Security Code, 2020.
An in-depth analysis of Union Budget 2026 focusing on labour laws, EPF and ESI tax changes, worker classification under new labour codes, judicial updates, payroll compliance, MSME reforms, and workforce strategy implications for employers.
MSDE notifies standardised apprenticeship timelines effective 1 April 2026 covering contract signing, advisor verification, auto-approval rules, and payroll controls.