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Standing Orders Under the New Labour Codes: What Employers Need to Know

India, News /

The introduction of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 marks a significant shift in India’s labour law framework, particularly with respect to Standing Orders. Standing Orders are written rules that define the terms of employment and regulate conditions of service such as classification of workers, working hours, attendance, leave, misconduct, disciplinary procedures, and termination. These rules […]

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Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Compliance Update: Key Obligations for Employers Across India

India, News /

The Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) is a statutory contribution mandated under various state labour welfare legislations in India, aimed at promoting the well-being of workers employed in industrial, commercial, and other organized establishments. The fund is utilized to provide social security benefits, healthcare support, educational assistance, housing facilities, and recreational amenities for workers and their

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Massive Labour Law Relief for MSMEs: Standing Orders Rule Changed—100 to 300 Workers Threshold Explained

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In a major pro-business reform under India’s new labour law framework, the government has officially increased the applicability threshold for Standing Orders from 100 workers to 300 workers under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (IR Code). This change has come as a huge relief for MSMEs, startups, and mid-sized companies, drastically reducing compliance pressure that

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Urgent Compliance Alert: 15 January Deadline for Labour Welfare Fund—One Missed Payment Can Trigger Penalties & Prosecution

Government Announcement, News /

Employers across India are on high alert as the Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) contribution deadline of 15 January approaches rapidly. Labour authorities have issued reminders that failure to deposit LWF on time can invite penalties, inspections, and even legal action, especially for establishments covered under state-specific labour welfare laws. What many employers still underestimate is

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Labour Law Shocker 2026: Heavy Fine, Jail & Bank Attachment Await Employers Under New Labour Codes

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India’s labour law landscape has changed dramatically, and employers who ignore compliance now face serious criminal consequences. Under the Four New Labour Codes, violations can lead to heavy fines, imprisonment up to 3 years, bank account attachment, and even mandatory jail in PF-related defaults. What was once treated as a procedural lapse has now become

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Big EPFO Shocker 2026: Employees Can Now Withdraw 100% PF After Just 12 Months – Full Details Inside

India, News /

In a major relief for crores of salaried employees across India, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out new PF withdrawal rules for 2026, making it significantly easier for members to access their provident fund savings. Under the revised rules, employees who have completed just 12 months of service are now eligible to

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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

India, News /

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

Government Announcement, News /

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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