India has a number of labour laws meant to protect the rights of employees and promote fair labour practices. Among them, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, often comes up around festival times — especially Diwali — because of its relevance to “bonuses” paid by employers. Below, we explain what this Act is about, how…
The Government of India has undertaken a landmark step in labour reforms by consolidating 29 central labour laws into 4 comprehensive Labour Codes. These reforms are designed to simplify compliance, ensure transparency, and create a more business-friendly environment while safeguarding employee rights. The new 4 Labour Codes are yet to be fully implemented, but once…
The Factories Act, 1948 is one of the most significant pieces of legislation governing labor welfare, safety, and working conditions in India. Its primary objective is to ensure occupational safety, health, and welfare of workers employed in factories. For businesses, strict adherence to this Act is not just a legal requirement but also a step…
India’s employment framework is governed by a robust set of employee laws designed to ensure fair treatment, workplace safety, and compliance. From wages and working hours to social security and welfare, these laws play a critical role in shaping employer–employee relations. In this blog, we’ll break down the key aspects of labour and employee laws…
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has rolled out a major compliance relief for employers across India — the ESIC Amnesty Scheme 2025. Approved during ESIC’s 196th meeting in Shimla, the scheme is set to provide a one-time opportunity for employers to settle past compliance issues and disputes under the ESI Act. This is a…
The Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced the revised minimum wages for workers across different categories, effective from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act. This revision is linked to the increase in the Cost of Living Index for industrial workers. As per the notification, the average…
In a landmark move, the 56th GST Council Meeting on September 3, 2025, approved sweeping reforms under India’s indirect tax regime. After 10.5 hours of deliberation, the Council cleared GST 2.0, marking the biggest tax reform since GST’s launch in 2017. The new structure simplifies slabs, reduces the burden on households, and improves ease of…
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