The Government of Karnataka vide notification No. FD 09 CPT 2023, exempted certain class of person from payment of tax under The Karnataka Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings And Employments Act, 1976. Please refer to the notifications for more details

The Government of Chhattisgarh vide notification No. F-10-7/2019/16, introduced proof of possession of the Aadhaar or Aadhaar authentication to avail benefit in registration and scheme under The Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2008 .Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Haryana vide notification no. 3010/MB, released an advisory to declare work from home on 10th July 2023 on account of heavy rainfall and restoration of civic amenities in Gurugram. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Kerala vide notification no.G.O. (P) No. 55/2023/LBR, extended the scheme in entire area of Thrissur and Malappuram Districts, including the areas as extended under The Kerala Headload Workers (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Scheme, 1983. Please refer to the notification for more details.

The Administrator of Andaman and Nicobar Island, vide Notification F.NO 16/1/MW/2019-20/LC&DET/667, declared the minimum rate of wages in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Island with effect from 1st July 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Himachal Pradesh vide notification No. Shram (A)4-2/2018-P-II, released the minimum wages effective from 1st April 2023. Please refer to the notifications for more details

The Government of Andhra Pradesh vide notification no. G.O.Ms.No.10, prescribed various obligation on occupiers and managers of the factories towards safety of the workers required in confined spaces. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Maharashtra vide notification No. MLWB-1123/C.R.39/Labour-10, amended the procedural rule on recruitment conditions for appointment to the post of Welfare Commissioner. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of India vide Notification No. N-17011/1/Bihar/2023-P&D, extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in all the areas of Arwal, Jamui, Kaimur, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Nawada, Purnia, Sheikhpura and West Champaran, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, in the State of Bihar effective from 1st June 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Haryana, vide Notification No. HLWB/REV/2023/2733-2982, revised the rate of contribution, under The Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, to rupees thirty one for employees instead of rupees twenty five and each employer in respect of such employee shall contribute rupees sixty two instead of rupees fifty ,effective from 1st January 2023. Please refer to the circular for more details

The Government of Haryana vide notification No. Elec-2023/IR-II/PSCE/Hol/16320, declared paid holiday on 09th July 2023 (Sunday) for all the workers or employees of shops and commercial establishments and enrolled as voters in Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads within the State of Haryana. Please refer to the notification for more details.

The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1036/2023-P3(1) , the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of April 2023 ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, vide Circular No. Pension/PoHW/23/Circular-26(6)/139610/1648, issued the procedures for scrutiny and verification of applications for validation of Option/Joint Option. Please refer to the circular for more details

ESIC vide circular F.No. P-11/14/19/Misc/02/2022-Rev.II, introduced the dormant option in the employer's portal and directed the employers to declare the status of the company within six months of registration. Please refer to the circular for more details

EPFO vide circular No. WSU/2023/19/Para 26(2)(E-108547), directed existing members paying more than higher wages to submit their joint request and undertaking during the time of final settlement. Please refer to the circular for more details