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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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Jharkhand Government's notification regarding increase in the ex gratia amount to the dependents of deceased migrant workers - 17th May 2023
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Revision of Consultation Fee, Room Rent and ICU charges for All Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS - 17th May 2023
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Lack of labour laws for the gig economy is worry in last-mile delivery - 16th May 2023
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Uttar Pradesh revises minimum dearness allowances for beedi industry with effect from April 1, 2023 for beedi industry
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Shri Bhupender Yadav was presiding over the concluding session of a two days’ event organized on 16th and 17th May at V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida.
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Direction under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 to Plastic Waste Processors, regarding generation and transfer - 11th May 2023
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Puducherry - Labour - Hot Weather Season - Preparatory Measures to Minimize Report Heat-Wave - 12th May 2023
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Telangana Government extends the permission to all Shops & Establishments to keep open on all the days of the year in Telangana State for a further period of three (3) years w.e.f. 16.06.2022
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Application for validation of option / joint options - Deposit / transfer of due contribution with interest into pension fund dated 11th May 2023
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Why Apple Wants Indian Workers to Work Longer Hours - 15th May 2023
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Government of India Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation National Statistical Office Dated The 12th May 2023 For The Month of April 2023
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Jharkhand - Deletion Related to Revision of Minimum Rates of Wages Under Suitable Provisions with Immediate Effect - 11th May 2023
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Portal launched by Bengal labour department to log 5 lakh Malda migrants - 11th May 2023
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EPFO issues FAQs on pension, but no clarity on computation - 14th May 2023
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The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act of 2013 (POSH Act) - 12th May 2023
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Puducherry - Revised rate of stipend to the Apprentices engaged under Apprenticeship Act 1961 - 2nd May 2023
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Amendment to The Andhra Pradesh Shops & Establishments Rules, 1990 - Preliminary Notification - 4th May 2023
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Retirement Income Optimization through Multiple Annuities - 10th May 2023
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The Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2023
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Goa Govt. declares paid holiday on Karnataka election day; Opposition and industry bodies fume - 9th May 2023
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Effecting certain provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in respect of Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 and EPS' 1995 - 4th May 2023
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PF Pension 2022 Application for validation of option / joint options - Deposit / Transfer of due contribution with interest into pension fund - 9th May 2023
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Haryana Government Advisory on Heat Wave and preparatory action for Heat Wave Season 2023 - 20th April 2023
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Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu Under the Tamil Nadu Town Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations - Filing of Returns for Payment of Tax - 6th May 2023
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