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Labour Law Updates & Circulars refer to notifications, rules, and statutory compliance directives issued under the Indian Labour Codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and OSHWC Code) and by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, EPFO, and ESIC. They govern minimum wages, provident fund (EPF ECR), employee state insurance, gratuity, and workplace safety in India. This page tracks all latest Labour Law circulars, statutory orders, EPFO directions, and ESIC notifications.
4 updates · Last updated 14 October 2026 · We publish here whenever a new notification is issued · Ministry of Labour & Employment Official Site ↗
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MandatoryEPFO Extends September 2026 ECR Deadline to 31 October: Circular Dated 13 October 2026
EPFO circular No. Compliance/AnnAcPlan/2022-23/RationalizationofECR-Part(1)/e-704368, dated 13.10.2026, extends the due date for filing the September 2026 ECR and remitting statutory contributions from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026, following the mid-September wage-ceiling revision.
14 October 20267 min
Retrospective regularization of exempt status of Provident Fund (PF) Trusts through Amnesty Scheme, 2026
EPFO PF Trust Amnesty Scheme 2026: What Eligible Establishments Must Do Before 28 December
EPFO is urging PF Trusts recognised under the Income Tax Act but lacking a formal exemption order to apply under the EPF Scheme 2026 Amnesty window, which closes on 28.12.2026. Retrospective regularisation and CoSS waivers are on offer.
Retrospective regularization of exempt status of Provident Fund (PF) Trusts through Amnesty Scheme, 2026
13 October 202613 min
Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Labour & Employment
MandatoryCabinet Approves Higher EPFO Wage Ceiling of ₹25,000 Effective 17 September 2026: What It Means for Employers and Employees
The Union Cabinet has approved enhancing the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000/month with effect from 17 September 2026 (Vishwakarma Jayanti). Announced by Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (PIB ID 2310973), the decision brings over 51 lakh workers under statutory PF, pension, and EDLI cover with a 5-year outlay of ₹56,696 crore.
Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Labour & Employment
16 September 2026Eff. 17 September 202622 min
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
MandatoryEPFO VISHWAS 2026 Scheme: Settle Old PF Damages at Concessional Rates
EPFO's VISHWAS, 2026 lets employers settle pending Section 14B PF damages disputes for defaults before 14 June 2024 at flat concessional rates of 0.25%-1% per month, provided full Section 7Q interest is paid and any appeal is withdrawn. Window: 29 June 2026 to 28 December 2026.
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
14 September 2026Eff. 29 June 202617 minLatest LABOUR Circulars & Notifications
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LABOUR Compliance & Regulatory FAQs
Essential compliance answers for Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and corporate legal teams.
Q.What are the 4 Labour Codes in India?
The 4 Labour Codes are the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020), and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code (2020), consolidating 29 central labor statutes.
Q.Where are official EPFO and ESIC circulars published?
EPFO circulars are published at epfindia.gov.in and ESIC circulars at esic.gov.in, tracking monthly ECR filing guidelines, contribution rates, and social security updates.
Q.What are the compliance responsibilities of employers under EPF ECR?
Under the EPF & MP Act, 1952, establishments employing 20 or more persons must deduct 12% statutory PF contributions from eligible employees wages, match with employer contributions (including EPS), and remit electronically via the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) portal on epfindia.gov.in by the 15th of each succeeding month.
Q.What is the threshold limit and wage ceiling for ESIC coverage in India?
Under the ESI Act, 1948, non-seasonal factories employing 10 or more persons (and notified establishments) must enroll employees whose gross monthly wages are up to ₹21,000 (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities). Employer contribution is 3.25% and employee contribution is 0.75% of wages.
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Stay updated with the latest LABOUR circulars today, including LABOUR notifications India, orders, consultation papers and regulatory changes issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment.
- ✓The 4 Labour Codes consolidate 29 central labor enactments into a modern statutory framework.
- ✓EPFO regulates Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) monthly filings.
- ✓ESIC provides statutory social security and healthcare coverage for eligible employees.
- ✓The Code on Wages standardizes minimum wages, bonus payments, and timely salary disbursements across India.
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