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The Board of Apprenticeship Training (Western Region), Mumbai, has issued a crucial circular (No. BOAT WR/2026/529 dated May 13, 2026) implementing revised minimum prescribed stipend rates under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The revision takes effect retrospectively from April 1, 2026. This update directly impacts all establishments hiring apprentices under NATS, as well as the stipend amounts […]
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Aadhaar Mandatory for ESIC Beneficiaries Under Code on Social Security 2020 Section 142 – Govt Issues Self-Execution Order
In a significant move to streamline social security delivery, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has directed the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to implement mandatory Aadhaar-based identification and authentication for all beneficiaries under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The directive, issued vide F. No. S-38013/04/2021-SS-I dated 17th May 2026, invokes Section 142 of the […]
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EPFO Composite Claim Form 2026: Simplified PF Withdrawal Guide | Withdraw Online
In a Nutshell Accessing your Provident Fund (PF) savings no longer means dealing with separate forms or lengthy procedures. The EPFO’s single-page Composite Claim Form (CCF) has streamlined the entire process, making online withdrawals easier and faster. The Breakdown The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially replaced the multiple older forms with a single, streamlined application: […]
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EPFO De-Link Wrong Member ID from UAN: Online Process 2026 | Remove Incorrect Member ID | Fix PF Records
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, EPFO rules and portal interfaces are subject to change. Readers should consult with a qualified professional or refer to the official EPFO website for […]
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Maharashtra Govt Empowers 12 Officials Including Anganwadi Workers for POSH Act 2013 Inspections | New Circular 2026
Strengthening POSH Implementation: Maharashtra Government Authorizes Multiple Authorities for Workplace Inspections Date: May 14, 2026Source: Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra In a significant move to bolster the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act 2013), the Hon’ble Government of Maharashtra has issued a new […]
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Consumer Court Rules Software Issues No Excuse for Decade‑Long EPF Transfer Delay
In a Nutshell The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay ₹50,000 in compensation to a subscriber after a ten‑year delay in transferring provident fund balances. The Commission held that internal technical or systemic challenges cannot justify prolonged delays in delivering statutory social security services. The […]
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Maharashtra Draft Wage Rules 2026: Consumption‑Based Minimum Wage, CPI‑Linked VDA, Weekly Rest Day – 45‑Day Objections Window Under Code on Wages 2019
The Government of Maharashtra, Industry, Energy, Labour and Mining Department has published draft rules titled the Maharashtra Wage Code Rules, 2026 in the state gazette dated 28 April 2026. Issued under Section 67(1) and (2) of the Code on Wages, 2019 (No. 29 of 2019), these draft rules repeal the earlier Maharashtra Minimum Wages Rules, […]
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Maharashtra Draft Industrial Relations Rules 2026: 45‑Day Objections Window, Works Committees, Electronic Settlements – Under IR Code 2020
The Government of Maharashtra, Industry, Energy, Labour and Mining Department has published draft rules titled the Maharashtra Industrial Relations Rules, 2026 in the state gazette dated 28 April 2026. Issued under Section 19(1) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (No. 35 of 2020), these draft rules repeal the Industrial Disputes (Maharashtra) Rules, 1957, the Maharashtra […]
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Madhya Pradesh Factories Rules Amendment 2026: Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Mothers & Adolescents Prohibited from Hazardous Processes – Effective April 2026
The Government of Madhya Pradesh (Labour Department) has issued a notification dated 2 April 2026, published in the state gazette on 3 April 2026, amending the Madhya Pradesh Factories Rules, 1962 under Sections 87 and 112 of the Factories Act, 1948 (No. 63 of 1948). The amendments introduce prohibitions on the employment of pregnant women, […]
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Lakshadweep ESIC Coverage 2026: 6 Islands – Andrott, Amini, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Kiltan – Effective 1 May Under Code on Social Security, 2020
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India has issued a notification dated 30 April 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 (No. 36 of 2020). The notification appoints 1 May 2026 as the date from which establishments located in the Andrott, Amini, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Chetlat, and Kiltan islands of the Union Territory […]
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Karnataka Professional Tax Exemption 2026: Senior Citizens, Ex‑Servicemen, Disabled, Transport Owners
The Government of Karnataka, Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, issued a notification dated 1 April 2026, published in the state gazette on 4 May 2026, under the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976 (Act No. 35 of 1976). Exercising powers under the fourth proviso to Section 10(1), the Commissioner […]
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Goa Minimum Wage Revision April 2026: ₹149/day VDA, CPI 425 Points – Effective 1 April – All Scheduled Employments
The Office of the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Goa has issued an order dated 29 April 2026 revising the minimum wages payable in various scheduled employments. The revision is based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for industrial workers for the period June 2025 to December 2025, which reached 425 points (base 2001=100), reflecting […]