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ESIC has notified ₹20,000 as the amount payable towards funeral expenses to eligible family members or other eligible claimants of a deceased insured person under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Central Government has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, fixing the pensionable wage ceiling at ₹15,000 per month for calculating contributions under the Scheme.
Government has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, to include certain EPF members within the pension scheme where their wages fall within the newly notified wage ceiling.
Labour Ministry has notified a revised wage ceiling of ₹25,000 per month under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 brings digital registration, exemptions from duplicate registration, stronger employee protections and revised penalties.
Labour Ministry as revised the inspection charge rate payable under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, reducing it from 0.35% to 0.18% of wages.
ESIC has clarified that eligible educational and medical institutions in Maharashtra fall within the ESI framework under the Social Security Code, 2020.
EPFO has operationalised VISHWAS, 2026 under the EPF Scheme, 2026, enabling settlement of eligible EPF damages cases at concessional rates to reduce litigation and promote compliance.
Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the statutory contribution rates for the Employees’ Provident Funds, Pension and Deposit Linked Insurance Schemes, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, superseding the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971, while preserving accrued rights and ongoing pension payments under the earlier schemes.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 and strengthening the statutory deposit-linked insurance framework for employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
Labour Ministry has announced a ₹15,000 wage ceiling for EPF coverage under the Code on Social Security.
Punjab Govt notified the Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026, outlining key provisions, procedural safeguards, and compliance implications for employers and workers.
Labour Ministry issues FAQs on Social Security Code to clarify gratuity rules, maternity benefits, gig worker coverage, and compliance for India’s modern workforce.
Labour Ministry has issued FAQs on the Labour Codes to clarify provisions, address compliance requirements, and dispel myths, ensuring smooth implementation of these reforms.
This article aims to provide a lucid overview of India’s Four Labour Codes, with insights into Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, highlighting reforms, compliance, and impacts.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified multiple enforcement dates for 4 Labour Codes. Key provisions were brought into effect in phases during 2021, 2023, and 2025, along with the repeal of several earlier labour laws.
Labour Ministry announces the implementation of Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security Code & Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions from 21 Nov 2025.