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2025-12-22
A detailed analysis of the New Labour Codes 2025 focusing on the Code on Social Security, ESIC applicability, wage definition changes, SPREE initiatives, and official ESIC clarifications issued in December 2025. Practical guidance for employers and HR teams.
Read publication →2025-12-18
Supreme Court ruling dated 10 December 2025 clarifies that ICC jurisdiction under the POSH Act rests with the aggrieved woman’s workplace, even when the respondent belongs to another department or organization. Key compliance implications for employers.
Read publication →2025-12-18
A comprehensive overview of India’s four new labour codes and their impact on wages, industrial relations, social security, OSH compliance and HR policies. Includes employer action points, compliance risks, penalties and an operational readiness checklist.
Read publication →2025-12-17
Understand Karma Management’s principle stand on labour audits and governance under India’s New Labour Codes 2025. Explore AI-enabled compliance audits, MSME compliance checklists, risk mitigation and how structured governance helps businesses avoid penalties and disruptions.
Read publication →2025-12-16
Pratik Vaidya, CVO & MD of Karma Global, concluded a three-part Labour Codes webinar series explaining the Wage Code, Social Security Code, Industrial Relations Code and OSH Code with practical clarity. Over 4,000 participants gained implementation-ready insights on India’s new labour framework.
Read publication →2025-12-15
Does the New Labour Code mandate salary payment by the 7th of every month for all employees? Understand Section 17 of the Code on Wages, earlier salary payment rules, the Ministry of Labour’s 21 November 2025 statement, and the specific impact on IT & ITeS workers.
Read publication →2025-12-12
Karma Global offers comprehensive HR and statutory compliance services for MSMEs in India. From Labour Code implementation and payroll reconfiguration to PF, ESI, licensing, and litigation support, we help MSMEs build compliant, scalable, and risk-free operations.
Read publication →2025-12-11
ESIC has issued a fresh circular expanding employee coverage under the Code on Social Security. Understand how the revised wage definition and the 50% rule bring previously excluded employees under ESIC coverage and what employers must do next.
Read publication →2025-12-10
India’s New Labour Codes 2025 are reshaping payslips and working hours. Understand how the 50% wage rule impacts salary structure, PF and gratuity, overtime rules, four-day workweek flexibility, and what employees should expect under the new framework.
Read publication →2025-12-09
India’s New Labour Codes have triggered mixed reactions, balancing wage security and social protection with cost pressures and flexibility in working hours. Explore how the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 aims to protect employee personal time while intersecting with extended work-hour provisions under the labour codes.
Read publication →2025-12-08
Pratik Vaidya, CVO & MD of Karma Global, has been redesignated as Head and Convenor of the HR, Compliance and Labour Committee on behalf of India SME. Learn about his role in shaping practical labour code implementation and MSME-focused compliance reforms.
Read publication →2025-12-05
Explore how India’s new Labour Codes 2025 redefine gratuity eligibility, wage calculation, and coverage for fixed-term, gig and platform workers. Understand the 50% wage rule, higher gratuity payouts, and key compliance implications for employers and employees.
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