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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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The State Government of Sikkim hereby declares 10/11/2022 (Thursday), which is the Poll Day for the General Panchayat Elections, 2022 as Paid Holiday for all voters - 7th November 2022
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Election Commission’s schedule of bye-elections in 5 assembly constituencies, each in Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, and 1 parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh. - 5th November 2022
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IT companies look beyond PF portal checks to detect moonlighting - 10th November 2022
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The Government of Meghalaya has revised the rates of minimum wages with effect from 1st October 2022 - 1st November 2022
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PF (Provident Fund) different types and what do they mean and what they do ! - 3rd November 2022
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Administration of UT of Ladakh hereby revises the minimum rates of wages in respect of the scheduled employment - 4th November 2022
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Haryana General Election of the Members of ZilaParisads and Panchayat Samitis shall be held in the Districts namely, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Hisar, and Palwal on 22.11.2022 and the General Election of all Sarpanches & P…
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Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 – Notice to all Industrial Establishments and Contractors in Dadra & Nagar Haveli still not paying bonuses to the workers - 28th October 2022
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Department of Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Gujarat issued a notification regarding Government's Posthumous Action (Giving Assistance for Funerals) Scheme for Unorganized Labour - 2nd November 2022
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Bank Employees' Gratuity Can't Be Adjusted Against Their Outstanding Loan: Karnataka High Court - 26th October 2022
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SC opens the 4-month window for eligible employees under EPS to opt for increased pension - 7th November 2022
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Fate of labour codes hangs in balance as states head for polls - 6th November 2022
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Holidays 2023 – Announced by the GUJARAT Government in its notification under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - 5th November 2022
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Revision of rate of interest on General Provident Fund - 2nd November 2022
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Supreme Court on Friday passed an interim order that no coercive action should be taken against the members of the Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association for not complying with the Maharashtra Govt direction…
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Centre, employees for detailed study of EPFO case verdict given by Supreme Court - 4th November 2022
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Highlights of 17 Full Judgments On Employees' Provident Funds & MP Act and Its Schemes - 2nd November 2022
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The Governor of Telangana has issued a notification declaring a public holiday in the area of 93-Munugode Assembly Constituency, Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts on 3/11/2022
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The State Government of Andhra Pradesh issues notification for granting exemption under sections 7, 9, 12, 23, 31, and 37 of the Shop Act. - 1st November 2022
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HOLIDAYS 2023 – Announced by the ODISHA Government in its notification under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - 1st November 2022
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General Elections of H.P. Vidhan Sabha 2022 - 28th October 2022
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ESI special survey drive for coverage of uncovered factories / units / establishments of newly covered areas/existing areas from 1st Nov to 31st Dec 2022
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Automatic Sanction of CLRA Registration and License in Rajasthan - 27th October 2022
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Haryana Government - General Elections of the Members of Zilla Parisads and Panchayat Samitis to be held in various districts on 9th and 12th November 2022
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Give each submission a clear review outcome, a named next action and a defined closure point so the team can see what remains unresolved.
Read the field noteMake payroll inputs reviewable while there is still room to resolve questions, with a clear owner for changes, approvals and final instructions.
Read the field noteCreate a shared operating brief covering responsibility, workforce information, local setup and the evidence needed for a controlled handover to the running team.
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