Central Minimum Wages Revised w.e.f. 01.10.2025
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified revised minimum wage rates for employees under the Central Sphere across various scheduled employments. These include agriculture, mining, construction, loading/unloading, sweeping & cleaning, watch & ward, and stone mines. The revision reflects inflation-linked adjustments through VDA and applies uniformly across Area classifications A, B, and C as […]
EPFO’s New ECR Filing System: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Effective compliance now demands sharper execution. With the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) rolling out its Re-Engineered Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, employers must rethink how they manage monthly filings, corrections, and payments. This isn’t just a software update—it’s a compliance overhaul. 🔍 What’s Changed? The new system merges return filing, challan generation, and payment into […]
Minimum Wages Revised in Uttar Pradesh – Effective October 1, 2025
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has issued a revised notification under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, applicable from October 1, 2025. This revision affects workers employed in 74 scheduled categories across the state and introduces updated wage rates based on the latest Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The VDA is calculated using the All India Consumer […]
Maharashtra Minimum Wages: July–December 2025
The Government of Maharashtra has officially revised the minimum wages and dearness allowance (DA) for scheduled employments across the state, effective from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. As per the notification under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, workers across various industries—including textiles, chemicals, engineering, construction, motor repair workshops, printing, hospitality, and healthcare—will now […]
Boosting Employment with Purpose: All You Need to Know About the New Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
India is stepping into a new era of workforce development with the launch of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, a landmark move by the Union Cabinet aimed at fueling job creation, increasing employ-ability, and ensuring stronger social security for millions of Indians—especially the youth. Let’s break down the key highlights, benefits, and impacts of […]
Karnataka Revises Professional Tax Slab: Effective April 1, 2025
The Karnataka Government has officially notified an important amendment to the Karnataka Tax on Profession, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976. This change, brought in through the Karnataka Act No. 33 of 2025, was published in the state gazette on April 15, 2025, and has been made effective from April 1, 2025. Under the amended […]
Haryana Revises Minimum Wages w.e.f. 1st January 2025: Complete Breakdown for All Categories
The Government of Haryana, through its Labour Department, has revised the minimum wages vide notification No. IR-2/2025/11047-89 dated 4th April, 2025 for workers employed in scheduled employments across the state. The revised rates come into effect from 1st January 2025 and reflect changes in the cost of living through an adjusted Dearness Allowance (DA). This […]
Karnataka Minimum Wages Revised from April 1, 2025
The Government of Karnataka has announced a revision in minimum wages, effective from April 1, 2025. This update aims to ensure fair compensation for workers across various industries while addressing rising living costs. The revised wages apply to different skill categories and geographical zones within the state. The minimum wages have been increased across all […]
Maharashtra Government Revises Minimum Wages w.e.f. 1st Jan 2025: Key Updates for Employers and Workers
The Maharashtra government has recently issued a notification revising the minimum wages across various sectors in the state. The new wage structure, effective from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, includes an increase in Basic Wages and Dearness Allowance (DA) to align with inflation and the cost of living. Compliance Reminder All establishments in […]
POSH Compliance Alert for Gurugram Organizations: Annual Reporting Requirements
ADC-cum-District officer of Gurugram issued a reminder for all establishment for POSH return. Under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, organizations in Gurugram must fulfil the critical requirement of submitting the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) annual report to the District Officer. This report ensures transparency and compliance with workplace safety mandates. Annual Deadline: […]