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Digital establishment registration brings location records, certificates and contractor documentation into one workflow. Explore Gujarat’s registration update and the steps HR and compliance teams should review across their operating locations.
Read the briefingOvertime records and employment-injury documentation can affect ESI benefits administration. Understand how employee coverage, contribution calculations and incident records connect, and what payroll and HR teams need to review.
Read the briefingA closer look at the ESIC New Amnesty Scheme 2025, including settlement procedures, eligibility and contribution records. The scheme period covered by this April 2026 update ended in September 2026.
Read the briefingHaryana’s establishment developments bring working arrangements, employee records and registration procedures into focus. Explore self-certification, operating-hour exemptions, night-shift safeguards and the practical questions for HR teams.
Read the briefingMaharashtra’s proposed establishment-rule changes address registration information, premises documents and simpler administrative processes. Explore the draft amendments and the information businesses need to organise across their locations.
Read the briefingVoting-day leave requires location-specific planning, employee eligibility checks and clear operational communication. This update covers the paid-holiday arrangements discussed ahead of the April 2026 assembly elections.
Read the briefingPreventive health measures, welfare-fund changes and digital establishment records are part of Madhya Pradesh’s labour agenda. Explore the connections between employee welfare, payroll administration and local compliance records.
Read the briefingKerala’s registration and welfare developments affect the records businesses maintain for their establishments and employees. Explore fee changes, welfare benefits and the importance of keeping local details connected to payroll administration.
Read the briefingDelhi’s Shops and Establishments Amendment Bill brings working hours, overtime and night-work safeguards into focus. Explore the proposed changes and the questions employers should consider when reviewing shift arrangements.
Read the briefingAn effective PoSH programme depends on more than a policy document. Explore Internal Committee functioning, employee awareness, training and reporting through the March 2026 Maharashtra audit update.
Read the briefingAccurate ESIC member, family and dependent records support smoother benefits administration. Explore employee updates, supporting documents, employer verification and the responsibilities that continue after initial registration.
Read the briefingApprenticeship administration connects contract signing, advisor review, corrections and payment preparation. Explore how candidates, establishments and advisors coordinate these steps, including the portal transition proposed for April 2026.
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Gujarat mandates online registration of establishments under the OSH&WC Code, 2020. Know the Shram Setu registration process, timelines, applicability and penalties.
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Understand ESI benefits during overtime work in India. Learn how medical and disablement benefits apply even when overtime wages are excluded from contributions under labour laws.
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ESIC clarifies the New Amnesty Scheme 2025, easing dispute resolution without mandatory court approval. Learn eligibility, settlement process, conditions, and compliance requirements for employers in India.
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Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Amendment Act 2026 covering working hours, exemptions, compliance requirements, penalties and alignment with new labour codes for businesses.
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Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Amendment Rules 2026 | Key Changes & Compliance Update
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Know the paid holiday rules for employees during General Elections 2026 in India. Understand employer obligations under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, state practices, exemptions and compliance requirements.
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Explore the latest Madhya Pradesh labour law updates including health measures for unorganised workers and the Labour Welfare Fund Amendment Bill 2026. Understand compliance changes, statutory requirements and employe…
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Kerala introduces key amendments to Shops and Commercial Establishments Rules 2025 and Welfare Fund Scheme 2026. Learn about revised fee structures, increased employee benefits, and compliance requirements for busines…
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The Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces major labour law changes including revised working hours, overtime limits, applicability thresholds, and night shift provisions for women employees.…
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The Maharashtra Women’s Commission has ordered a statewide PoSH Act audit across government, semi-government, and private offices within 30 days. Learn about compliance requirements, penalties, and steps organizations…
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Learn about the ESIC circular dated 29 January 2026 regarding mandatory updating of Insured Person (IP), family, and dependent details including photo uploads on the ESIC portal. Understand compliance requirements, be…
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Understand RERA 2.0 and how it strengthens the Real Estate Regulation Act with stricter penalties, mandatory audits, faster dispute resolution and wider project coverage. Learn how Karma Management supports developers…
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment plans to auto-refund ₹30.52 crore from over 7 lakh inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to ₹1,000. Learn the process, rules for inoperative PF accounts, and how EPFO 3.0 aims…
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Get the latest update on the 8th Pay Commission. Understand the current status, arrears speculation, implementation process, and official verification methods for central government employees and pensioners.
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Highlights from the IACC MSME Leadership Conclave 2026 in Kanpur, featuring discussions on digital transformation, AI adoption, export promotion, ODOP initiatives, and Uttar Pradesh’s vision to become India’s leading…
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The Government of Goa reinforces strict implementation of the POSH Act, 2013 and mandates SHe-Box portal compliance for private establishments. Learn about Nodal Officer requirements, Internal Committee obligations, r…
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Explore how India’s new labour codes are reshaping compliance for SMEs through digital filings, social security for gig workers, and technology-driven governance. Understand the cost implications, risks, and growth op…
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Learn how the new labour codes and digital transformation are reshaping MSME compliance in India. Explore key challenges, technology adoption needs, compliance costs, and growth opportunities for small businesses and…
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Understand minimum wages compliance in India under the Code on Wages, 2019 and the evolving legal framework. Explore recent governance concerns, court observations, payroll risks, and compliance strategies for organis…
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Rajasthan Labour Reforms 2026: Extended Working Hours & Overtime Rules Explained
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Haryana notifies major amendments to the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, effective 5 February 2026 with retrospective impact from 12 November 2025. Review new workforce thresholds, working hour limits, regist…
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Andhra Pradesh streamlines its Online Inspection System and extends IT & ITES exemptions under the Shops and Establishments Act for five more years. Understand revised risk categorisation, compliance conditions, and w…
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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 pensio…
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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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