Knowledge & Archives

Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Amendment 2025 – from 50 or more employees reduced to 10 or more

2026-01-13

Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Amendment 2025 lowers applicability from 50 to 10 employees. Learn impact, contributions, timelines, and compliance steps.

Comprehensive POSH check list issued by Haryana Government

2026-01-12

Haryana Government issues a comprehensive POSH checklist detailing ICC formation, She-Box registration, annual report filing, timelines, and penalties.

OVERTIME payment as per the new labour codes

2026-01-12

Understand overtime under India’s New Labour Codes 2025–26: minimum wage rules, consent, overtime rate, wage slips, state variations, and calculation.

What will change if the current EPF wage ceiling limit of 15,000 gets increased to 21,000

2026-01-12

CNBC TV18 (8 Jan 2026) features Pratik Vaidya on raising the EPF wage ceiling to ₹21,000—coverage, pension impact, employer cost, and compliance steps.

The Silent Revolution: Labour Code Changes Transform Workers’ Lives

2026-01-08

Pratik Vaidya explains how India’s new labour codes, effective 21 Nov 2025, quietly transformed worker rights, wages, social security, and dignity.

Supreme Court EPF Wage Ceiling Review: Employer Preparedness & Compliance Roadmap

2026-01-05

Supreme Court directs review of EPF wage ceiling ₹15,000. Understand impact on coverage, pensions, costs, and how employers should prepare.

ESIC Officially Transitions to the Code on Social Security, 2020

2026-01-01

ESIC has officially transitioned to the Code on Social Security, 2020 with effect from 21 November 2025. Understand the repeal of the ESI Act, 1948, the new wage definition, and employer compliance implications.

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Sanwad — January 2026: Beginning with Belief

January 2026

A reflection on trust, consistency and purpose, with Republic Day celebrations, a virtual wellness session and updates from the Karma team.

Karma Global’s Payroll Outsourcing Services aligned to labour codes in perfect synchronisation

2025-12-31

Navigate India’s new labour codes with confidence. Karma Global offers AI-driven, fully compliant payroll outsourcing for startups and SMEs—accurate processing, statutory compliance, and scalable growth support.

Madras high court ruling that as per industrial relations code 2020, anyone can become member of the Union irrespective of cadre or class

2025-12-30

An in-depth overview of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, covering trade union recognition, employee participation, and the Madras High Court ruling affirming inclusive union membership. Insights for employers, HR leaders, and compliance professionals by Karma Global.

Himachal pradesh government notifies mukhya mantri laghu dukandar kalyan yojana (urban), rural was notified in 2023

2025-12-29

Explore why the Shops & Establishments Act is a state-specific law in India, key compliance features regulated by states, and insights into Himachal Pradesh’s Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana for urban small businesses.

Assistant Labour Commissioner, NCT Delhi issues Advisory on operation of private offices in Delhi due to hazardous level of air quality in Delhi

2025-12-23

Detailed advisory on GRAP Stage III–IV measures issued by Gurugram District Administration and Government of NCT of Delhi mandating work-from-home and 50% office strength to curb air pollution. Covers employer obligations, exemptions, penalties and Supreme Court directions for December 2025.