Government Notifies National Social Security Board for Unorganised, Gig and Platform Workers
The Board will recommend and monitor welfare schemes, advise the Central Government and review social security expenditure.
Code on Social Security 2020
ESIC notifies ₹20,000 funeral benefit under Social Security Code: Who can claim it
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.
Pension scheme rules revised; EPS wage ceiling fixed at ₹15,000
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.
Employees’ Pension Scheme 2026 amended to expand coverage for more EPF members
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.
EPFO wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000; more employees to get PF, pension benefits
Labour Ministry has notified a revised wage ceiling of ₹25,000 per month under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Karnataka Eases Compliance for Shops and Establishments; Bars Employers from Retaining Employees’ Original Documents
Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 brings digital registration, exemptions from duplicate registration, stronger employee protections and revised penalties.
EPF Inspection Charge Rate reduced to 0.18%; Minimum Inspection Charge remains unchanged
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.
Schools, Colleges and Hospitals in Maharashtra Covered Under ESI Scheme: ESIC Clarification
ESIC has clarified that eligible educational and medical institutions in Maharashtra fall within the ESI framework under the Social Security Code, 2020.
Fraud Cases Excluded, But Everything Else Is In: EPFO’s VISHWAS 2026 Scheme Lets Employers Settle Pending EPF Damages Disputes at Lower Rates
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.
Employers Take Note: Labour Ministry Notifies Contribution Rates Under EPF, EPS and EDLI Schemes, 2026
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.
Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Pension Benefits, Family Pension, Withdrawal Benefits and Employer Compliance
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.
Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 2026: Key Changes in Assurance Benefits, Claim Settlement, and Employer Compliance
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)
EPF Coverage under the ₹15,000 Wage Ceiling: Membership and Contribution Rules Explained
Labour Ministry has announced a ₹15,000 wage ceiling for EPF coverage under the Code on Social Security.
Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026: Key Provisions under Wages, Industrial Relations and Social Security
Punjab Govt notified the Draft Punjab Labour Rules 2026, outlining key provisions, procedural safeguards, and compliance implications for employers and workers.
Key FAQs on Social Security Code 2020: Clarifications for Modern Workforce Needs
Labour Ministry issues FAQs on Social Security Code to clarify gratuity rules, maternity benefits, gig worker coverage, and compliance for India’s modern workforce.
FAQs on the Labour Codes: Everything Employers and Employees Need to Know!
Labour Ministry has issued FAQs on the Labour Codes to clarify provisions, address compliance requirements, and dispel myths, ensuring smooth implementation of these reforms.
A Complete Guide to Four Labour Codes: Key Reforms, Compliance Checklists & Impact on India’s Workforce
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.
Enforcement dates of Labour Codes: Social Security, Wages, OSHWC & Industrial Relations – Key Notifications
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.
A Historic Leap in Labour Reform: India Implements Four Labour Codes from 21 Nov 2025
Labour Ministry announces the implementation of Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security Code & Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions from 21 Nov 2025.