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PIB — Ministry of Labour and Employment
Employers get 3 more months to settle ESIC cases without damages — window closes 31 December 2026
ESIC's New Amnesty Scheme 2025 now runs to 31 December 2026: court cases filed up to 31 March 2025 can settle on existing terms, ad-hoc assessments without damages.
PIB — Ministry of Labour and Employment
29 October 2026Eff. 1 October 202612 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June 2024 at flat concessional rates of 0.25%-1% per month, provided full Section 7Q interest is paid and any appeal is withdrawn.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 min