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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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(1) Bill notification of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (second amendment) Act 2021 dated 22/12/2021 – Government of Maharashtra (2) Bill notification with certain amendments of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation…
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(1) Draft notification of the Kerala Code on Wages Rules 2021 dated 15/12/2021 (2) (2) Draft notification of the Kerala Occupational Safety Health and working conditions rules 2021 dated 17/12/2021
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Draft notification of the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund (Haryana Amendment) Rules 2021 – dated 21/12/2021 – Government of Haryana .
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Amended notification of the Maharashtra Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) (Second Amendment) Rules 2021 dated 23/12/2021 – Government of Maharashtra
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There Cannot Be Two Different Pay-Scales For Employee Appointed On Compassionate Ground & On Regular Basis: Supreme Court
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ESIC scheme adds 12.19 lakh new members in October
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Expert Committee constituted for improving the pension scheme proposed for employees drawing above 15000
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List of holidays 2022 for Ladakh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and Meghalaya
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Karma Management conquers the “Most Trusted Tech Enhanced Compliance & Governance Management Consulting Company of the Year “ Award 2021 for Tech Enabled Systems
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Mr. Modi’s govt assures savings in EPF will be safe, despite Reliance Capital’s payment default
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EPFO adds 12.73 lakh subscribers in October 2021
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Tripura State Government has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance for the period commencing 1/1/2021 and ending 30/6/2021 for private security guards.
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Tripura State Government has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance for the period commencing 1/1/2021 and ending 30/6/2021. It shall be payable with effect from 1/10/2021 by the employers to the workers.
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Order of extension of limitation period of appeal under section 45AA dated 22/12/2021 .
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The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is pleased to declare the holidays as specified in annexure – 1 will be observed in all offices and institutions under Government of Arunachal Pradesh during the year 2022.
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Notification regarding declaration of holiday on the occasion of Chandigarh Municipal corporation election on 24/12/2021 – Union Territory of Chandigarh.
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Notification regarding Government Order for observing holidays in government offices and educational institutions of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during the calendar year 2022.
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The Maverick Karma Management set to crank up talent war in the coming year 2022, by redefining its journey and be the benchmark in contributing to society, and business communities by unleashing human energy through…
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List of holidays during the year of 2022 declared by the State Government of Nagaland
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Extension of Registration Facility under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) – extended till 31/3/2022.
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Assessee entitled to Deduction of Employees’ Contribution of PF, ESI as contribution made was prior to due date of Final Return: ITAT
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Notification under the Gujarat State tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2021 (dated – 03.12.2021) – Govt. of Gujarat.
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Notification under the Assam State tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2021) – Govt. of Assam.
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