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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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Bill to repeal over 60 old laws, rectify the error in one introduced in LS - 19th December 2022
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E-Shram Card 2023 Registration, Apply Online, E-Shram Payment Status - 19th December 2022
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ESI Act, 1948 (34 of 1948), the Central Government hereby appoints the 1st day of January 2023 as the date on which the applicable provisions of the said Act, shall come into force in all the areas of Sehore, Shajapur…
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Central Government has declared manufacturing of alumina and aluminum and Mining of Bauxite to be public utility services from 15/12/2022.
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Moonlighting: Staff can't take up work that's against company's interests, says Govt - 20th December 2022
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Government of Chandigarh declaration of public holidays for the year 2023
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Regulation of payment of wages to Daily Rated Workers including Casual Labourers - 9th December 2022
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) plans staggered deadlines for the submission of compliance documents - 13th December 2022
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Government of India Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation National Statistical Office Dated The 12th December 2022 For The Month of November 2022
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A Move Towards Ease of Doing Business: Amended Definition of a Small Company - The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA”) - 13th December 2022
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The notification shall be published in the issue of Andhra Pradesh extra-ordinary Gazette: Government of Andhra Pradesh directs that the days specified shall be observed as General Holidays by all the State Government…
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Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act 1965 and Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Amendment Act 2017 - 12th December 2022
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Government of Jharkhand declaration of public holidays for the year 2023 - 13th December 2022
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Government of Punjab declaration of public holidays for the year 2023 - 13th December 2022
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The government of Tamil Nadu has revised the minimum rates of wages for employees in the scheduled employment, viz., “Tanneries and Leather Manufactory” in the State of Tamil Nadu from the date of publication in the G…
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The government of Telangana has revised the minimum rates of wages for employees in the scheduled employment, viz., “Tanneries and Leather Manufactory” in the State of Tamil Nadu from the date of publication in the Ga…
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India’s employable talent rises, women workforce increases: India skills report - 13th December 2022
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CBDT Instructions Circular 24/2022 on Salary TDS u/s 192 (FY 2022-23) - 9th December 2022
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Two IT companies open offices closer to employees to lure them back to the workplace - 7th December 2022
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Telecom industry aims to hire staff laid off by Big Tech firms - 12th December 2022
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Government of Telangana revision in the declaration of public holidays for the year 2023 for shops and establishments and for factories and establishments - 12th December 2022
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Clarification with respect to judgment dated 4/11/2022 of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on higher wages pension (EPS 1995) and also clarification to Shri N Rama Sabbaiah - 7th December 2022
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Promote freedom of association, do not curb workers’ rights: ILO declaration - The 17th APRM of ILO concluded with Singapore Declaration”, which was adopted in Singapore by the participating delegates. - 10th December…
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National Apprenticeship Mela Latest Update 2022 - 14th December 2022
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