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  • February 19, 2026

India Today & CNBC TV18 on Gratuity vs Pension | Madras High Court Clarifies Law

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.

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  • February 18, 2026

Karnataka State Introduces Welfare Fee for Gig & Platform Workers – What Businesses Need to Know

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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  • February 16, 2026

India–UK Social Security Agreement 2026 | EPF Double Contribution Relief Explained

India UK social security agreement 2026, EPF international workers, double social security contribution relief, Certificate of Coverage India UK, India UK CETA social security, International Worker PF India, cross border payroll compliance, EPFO agreement UK, expatriate PF exemption, bilateral social security agreement India

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  • February 17, 2026

Madras High Court: Maternity Leave Cannot Be Denied for Third Pregnancy

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.

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  • February 09, 2026

ESI Act Extension to Educational & Medical Institutions in Maharashtra

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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  • February 09, 2026

ESIC Compliance & Services for Educational and Medical Institutions

ESIC compliance services, ESIC for educational institutions, ESIC for hospitals, ESI Act 1948 compliance, ESIC registration support, payroll and ESIC alignment, social security code ESIC, statutory compliance India, Karma Global ESIC services

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  • February 06, 2026

Central Government Fixes Rs.18,000 per Month as Wage Ceiling for Supervisory Capacity

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.

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  • February 06, 2026

Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) Explained | Benefits, Compliance & Employer Duties

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.

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  • February 02, 2026

Union Budget 2026 and Labour Laws: Key Compliance, Payroll and Workforce Impacts Explained

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.

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Apprenticeship New Timelines & Process Framework Effective 1 April 2026

MSDE notifies standardised apprenticeship timelines effective 1 April 2026 covering contract signing, advisor verification, auto-approval rules, and payroll controls.

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