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MSMEs a tiny dot on the landscape, have come into its own on the frontline

2025-10-01

Once upon a time, all these lakhs of MSMEs were tiny entrepreneurs , and were supposed to have been forgotten and their contributions towards India’s economy, was not so much recognized.

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Sanwad — September & October 2025: Light Within, Light Around

September & October 2025

A combined September and October edition covering Navratri, Diwali and the town hall, World Mental Health Day, book recommendations and team highlights.

Sundays and paid holidays – Can it be included for Payment of maternity benefit

2025-09-30

Sometimes HR is in a dilemma whether Sundays and paid holidays are to be included for payment of maternity benefit or to be excluded ?

“Nidhi Aapke Nikat”, EPFO’s Outreach Programme

2025-09-29

EPFO organises a monthly district outreach program, “Nidhi Aapke Nikat”, in districts across India towards the end of the month.

EPFO Re Engineered ECR 3.0 – A Detailed Practical Guide for Employers and Employees

2025-09-27

EPFO’s Re-Engineered ECR 3.0 introduces a smarter, validation-driven system that separates return filing from payment, reduces errors, and streamlines compliance for employers. It ensures accurate PF credits, faster processing, and greater transparency, securing timely benefits for employees.

CHANDIGARH’S LABOUR DEPT ISSUES PUBLIC NOTICE FOR FRAMING DRAFT RULES ON CHILD LABOUR – LAST DATE FOR SUGGESTION IS 10TH OCTOBER 2025

2025-09-26

The Labour Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh has framed the draft rules viz. Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Chandigarh Rules, 2025 under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Protection & Regulation) Act, 1986

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT’S MINIMUM WAGES 2025

2025-09-25

In Canada, you have a Federal Government and powers are shared between the Federal Government and the 10 provinces and three territories.

Bombay High Court rules that retired employee must get 10% interest for delay in gratuity , pension.

2025-09-24

A retired teacher from Pune , even after serving 25 years at a Maharashtra Government College, had to recently approach the Bombay High Court to address her concerns about not receiving her gratuity and other pension benefits .

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Bombay High Court rules that retired employee must get 10% interest for delay in gratuity , pension.

2025-09-24

A retired teacher from Pune , even after serving 25 years at a Maharashtra Government College, had to recently approach the Bombay High Court to address her concerns about not receiving her gratuity and other pension benefits .

PF full and final settlement makes way for part payment in case of issues

2025-09-23

There would be times when EPFO would keep on rejecting full and final settlement claims at the slightest of issues for whatever reason.

Canada Minimum Wage Hike 2025

2025-09-22

The different levels of government in Canada are based on the principles of a federation: the governments of each province and territory share power with the federal government. The territories' governments have a more limited set of powers than the federal government

ESIC launches SPREE 2025

2025-09-19

In a significant step towards strengthening the social security framework and simplifying compliance for industries, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched one of the many initiatives — SPREE-2025.