Key Labour Law & Statutory Due Dates Every Employer Must Track

Missing a statutory compliance deadline can result in penalties, legal notices, and unnecessary compliance risks. As organizations continue to strengthen their governance and compliance frameworks, keeping track of monthly statutory obligations has become more important than ever.

Our Compliance Calendar – July 2026 has been prepared to help HR professionals, compliance officers, payroll teams, factory managers, and business owners stay ahead of their statutory responsibilities across Central and State labour laws. It covers important due dates for PF, ESIC, Labour Welfare Fund (LWF), Professional Tax (PT), Factory Returns, Contract Labour Returns, and various state-specific filings.

Important Compliance Due Dates in July 2026

5 July 2026

• Kerala Labour Welfare Fund – Monthly contribution.

10 July 2026

• Professional Tax (PT) remittance and return filing in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.

15 July 2026

This is one of the busiest compliance dates of the month, covering:

• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) monthly contribution.
• Employees’ State Insurance (ESIC) monthly contribution.
• Factory Act Half-Yearly Returns in several states.
• Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) payments and returns.
• Professional Tax returns.
• Quarterly remittance of fines and unpaid accumulations under various State Labour Welfare Fund Acts.

20–31 July 2026

Several important state-specific compliances are scheduled during the second half of the month, including:

• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act Half-Yearly Returns.
• Inter-State Migrant Workmen Half-Yearly Returns.
• Employment Exchange Quarterly Returns.
• Professional Tax monthly and annual filings.
• Self-certification returns under various labour legislations in states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana, West Bengal, and others.

Why This Compliance Calendar Matters

A well-maintained compliance calendar helps organizations:

• Avoid penalties and prosecution.
• Ensure timely statutory filings.
• Improve HR and payroll planning.
• Maintain legal compliance across multiple states.
• Reduce last-minute compliance pressure.

For companies operating in multiple locations, state-specific due dates vary considerably. Therefore, reviewing the applicable state requirements every month is essential.

Stay Compliance-Ready

Labour laws and statutory filing requirements continue to evolve with frequent notifications from Central and State Governments. Businesses should regularly review compliance obligations and establish internal tracking systems to ensure timely submissions.

Our Compliance Calendar – July 2026 serves as a practical reference for employers to plan statutory activities well in advance and maintain full compliance with applicable labour laws.

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Whether you operate in one state or across multiple locations, our experts help ensure your organization remains fully compliant while reducing compliance risks.