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Annual Return Form 27: Why Factories Should Not Wait Until the Last Date

For many factories, Annual Return Form 27 is treated like a year-end formality. The date approaches, the team starts collecting data, old registers are opened, wage records are checked, accident records are searched, and the return is prepared in a hurry. At first glance, this may look manageable. But in reality, Form 27 is not […]

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Labour Code 2026: What Factory Owners Must Update Before It’s Too Late

For most factory owners, daily operations demand constant attention. Production targets, workforce management, supply chain coordination, and client commitments often take priority. Compliance, although important, is usually treated as a background function—something that needs to be managed but not constantly re-evaluated. However, the upcoming implementation of India’s labour codes is set to change that mindset

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Employment Compliance: The Hidden System Behind Successful Companies

When people look at a successful company, they usually notice growth, revenue, market presence, and strong teams. They see polished branding, efficient operations, and consistent performance. What they don’t see is the system quietly supporting all of this.  Employment compliance. It does not appear in marketing campaigns. It is rarely discussed in business success stories.

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Migrant Workmen Compliance: How One Miss Can Lead to Legal Trouble

In many factories and industrial units, a significant portion of the workforce comes from different states. These workers play a critical role in maintaining productivity, meeting deadlines, and supporting business growth. At first glance, everything seems normal. Workers are hired, assigned tasks, and paid wages. Operations continue smoothly, and there are no visible issues. But

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BOCW Compliance: How One Miss Can Halt Your Construction Project”

Construction projects are often driven by timelines, budgets, and execution pressure. Every day matters. Delays can affect costs, client commitments, and overall project viability. In this fast-moving environment, compliance is sometimes treated as a secondary task—something to be handled alongside execution, not before it. But there is one compliance area that does not allow that

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Government Issues Transition Order to Avoid Legal Vacuum During Labour Law Changeover

New Delhi:To ensure smooth implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, the Government has issued a special “Removal of Difficulties” Amendment Order, 2026.Under this order, all statutory authorities that were functioning under the old labour laws will continue to operate until new authorities are appointed under the Industrial Relations Code.Industrial Relations Code, 2020… This includes: Labour

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Government Proposes Increasing EPF Wage Ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000

New Delhi:The Ministry of Labour and Employment has proposed increasing the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.Once implemented: More employees will be covered Contributions will increase Pension and retirement savings will improve Employees earning up to ₹25,000 (Basic + DA) will be mandatorily covered under EPF. This proposed revision reflects the changing

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Gig Workers and Contract Staff Brought Under India’s Social Security System

New Delhi:India has taken a major step towards workforce inclusion by extending social security coverage to gig workers, platform workers, freelancers and contract employees.These workers will now be eligible for: Insurance Medical benefits Pension schemes Accident coverage This change benefits millions working in food delivery, ride-hailing, logistics, freelancing and digital platforms.

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

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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