Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Comes into Force Across India from 21 November 2025

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New Delhi:India’s long-awaited labour law reform has officially taken effect. The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 has come into force across the country from 21 November 2025, replacing decades-old labour regulations with a modern, unified legal framework for employment relations.The Ministry of Labour and Employment confirmed the enforcement of all provisions of the Code through a […]

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Minimum Wage Now Mandatory for All Workers, Including Contract and Gig Staff

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New Delhi:In a major reform aimed at strengthening worker protection, the government has made minimum wages mandatory for all workers, regardless of their job type, industry, or employment arrangement. Earlier, minimum wage laws applied only to specific “scheduled employments,” leaving a large section of India’s workforce outside legal wage protection. Under the new system, every

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Big Election Shocker: Voting Leave Made Mandatory on 15 January 2026 – Maharashtra Govt Issues Strict Warning to Employers

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In a strong and unprecedented move, the Maharashtra Government has made voting leave compulsory on 15 January 2026, the day municipal elections will be held across the state. The government has clearly stated that no employee should be denied the right to vote due to work obligations, and all employers—public and private—must ensure paid leave

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EPF Withdrawal New Rules 2025–2026: What Has Changed, Who Benefits & How You Can Withdraw Faster

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New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out major reforms in PF withdrawal rules aimed at making withdrawals simpler, faster, and more digital, while also ensuring that members do not drain their retirement savings too early. These reforms—announced and implemented through 2025 and continuing into 2026—affect partial withdrawals, full withdrawals, claim settlement,

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Maharashtra Government Announces List of Public Holidays for 2026

Maharashtra Government Announces List of Public Holidays for 2026

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Mumbai, December 5, 2025: The Maharashtra Government has officially released the public holiday calendar for the year 2026, declaring 24 public holidays for all state government offices under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The notification was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). In addition to the standard list, the state has also announced one

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Maharashtra Issues Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025

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Mumbai, 1 December 2025: The Government of Maharashtra has released the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Rules, 2025, proposing comprehensive reforms for workplace safety, licensing, health standards and compliance under the OSH Code, 2020. The draft rules aim to modernize safety regulations across factories, establishments, construction sites, mines and other workplaces in

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Maharashtra Govt Extends Late Fee Waiver for MVAT, CST, and PT Returns Amid System Upgradation Issues

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Mumbai, December 1, 2025 — The Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (MGST) Department has announced an extension of the late fee waiver for dealers filing monthly returns under the MVAT Act, CST Act and PT Act, following continued technical difficulties caused by the state’s automation system upgrade. The decision was issued through Trade Circular 19T

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India’s Tax Compliance

GST 2.0 Explained: The New HSN and SAC Code Framework Revolutionizing India’s Tax Compliance System

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India’s tax landscape is evolving fast — and GST 2.0 is at the heart of it. If you run a business, you’ve probably heard about the new HSN and SAC code structure under GST. But what do these changes really mean for your day-to-day operations? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What Is GST

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Construction & Maintenance Workers

Minimum Wages for Construction & Maintenance Workers w.e.f. 1 October 2025 – Revised VDA Order: A Guide for Business Owners

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In India’s evolving labour landscape, one update that demands every employer’s attention is the new minimum wage order effective 1 October 2025. This change directly impacts construction and maintenance workers under the revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) system. For business owners, HR managers, and compliance professionals, this isn’t just another administrative update — it’s a

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Tamil Nadu’s Bold Move: What the 1950 Factories Rules Amendment Means for Women in Hazardous Jobs and Business Compliance

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India’s workplaces are transforming fast — and Tamil Nadu has just taken a major step forward. The state is moving to amend the Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950, allowing women employees to work in certain hazardous operations that were previously off-limits. For business owners and HR compliance managers, this isn’t just a progressive reform —

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