Minimum Wages

Uttar Pradesh - The Government of Uttar Pradesh Vide. Notification No – 1372-78/IR(WEBOHO/RE-7)/2 has issued notification regarding revision of minimum wages for Hotel and Restaurants with effect from 1st Oct 2025.

Telangana - The Government of Telangana Vide Press Note has issued notification regarding revision of minimum wages for Scheduled Employments with effect from 1st Oct 2025.

Gujarat - The Government of Gujarat Vide Serial No.Sr.A.6/T.3/2025/703 to 724 has issued notification regarding revision of minimum wages for Scheduled Employments with effect from 1st Oct 2025. And vide Serial No.Sr.A.6/T.3/2025/725, has released Notification regarding Special Allowance under CLRA Act, 1970 w.e.f. 01st Oct 2025.

Madhya Pradesh - The Government of Madhya Pradesh Vide No.Sr. 1-5/11/Anv/Five/2024/24861 has issued notification regarding revision of minimum wages for Scheduled Employments with effect from 1st Oct 2025.

Central
Press release on Ministry of Labour & Employment invites public feedback on Draft National Labour & Employment Policy - Shram Shakti Niti 2025
The Press Information Bureau has released press release on Ministry of Labour & Employment invites public feedback on Draft National Labour & Employment Policy - Shram Shakti Niti 2025. The policy emphasizes employment facilitation, universal social security, and digital infrastructure through platforms like NCS. Stakeholders are invited to submit suggestions by 27th October 2025 via the Ministry’s website.

ESI
Circular regarding filing monthly contribution showing large no. of tagged employees with zero days in ESI
The Employees State Insurance Corporation vide File No. P-11/12/Misc./2024-Rev.II, has released Circular regarding filing monthly contribution showing large no. of tagged employees with zero days. often marked as “On Leave/No Work.” This raises concerns about whether these employees are genuinely on payroll or falsely retained to shift liability. Regional offices are directed to analyse such cases and ensure removal of non-insurable employees from MC records in consultation with employers.

EPFO

Notification of the Employees Provident Funds (Amendment) Scheme, 2025
The Ministry of Labour Employment Vide G.S.R. 749 ( E ), has released Notification of the Employees Provident Funds (Amendment) Scheme, 2025. effective from 1st November 2025 to 30th April 2026, under the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign. Employers can declare eligible employees who joined between July 2017 and October 2025 and were not previously enrolled, with relaxed compliance and limited penalties. Participation requires face-authenticated UAN creation, online declaration, and contribution payment via EPFO portal.

Notification of the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2025
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide G.S.R. 791 (E), has released Notification of the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2025. A new provision, paragraph 43C, is added to address special conditions applicable to employees declared under the Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2025.

Notification under Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide S.O. 4921 (E), has released Notification under Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. hereby authorizes the officers listed in Column (2) of the Schedule below to impose and recover penalties in the form of damages from employers, as per the provisions of the said Act.
This authorization applies to the respective jurisdictions specified in Column (3) of the Schedule, in relation to factories and establishments covered under the Act.

Notification of the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide G.S.R. 792 ( E ), has released Notification of the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025. A new provision, paragraph 28B, is added to provide special terms for employees declared under the Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2025, including a lump sum damage rate of ₹100 for defaults between July 2017 and October 2025.

Circular Released on the FAQs on the Revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) System in EPF
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation vide No-.Compliance(V.6)/e-office-704368/2025/13202, has Released the FAQs on the Revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) System .

Circular on Prominent Display of the extract of Form 5A at the entrance of the establishment or on the website along with mobile application of establishment
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation Vide No. Compliance/U/P78/2022/Advocay/55643/13179, has released Circular on Prominent Display of the extract of Form 5A at the entrance of the establishment or on the website along with mobile application of establishment.

State wise Notifications

Bihar
Notification regarding declaration election holiday on 06th Nov 2025 and 11th Nov 2025 in Bihar
The Government of Bihar Vide No.3/H0-01/2023-19483/S.A, has released Notification regarding declaration election holiday on 06th Nov 2025 and 11th Nov 2025.

Kerala
Draft notification of the Kerala Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Government of Kerala Vide No.B2/161/2025/LBR, has released Draft notification of the Kerala Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025. inviting objections or suggestions within 45 days from the date of this notification. These draft rules propose the insertion of a new “Safety Audit” requirement, mandating internal and external audits for factories handling hazardous processes or employing 100 or more workers. Objections and suggestions, addressed to the Secretary, Labour and Skills (B) Department, Thiruvananthapuram, will be considered after the stipulated period.

Bill notification of the Kerala Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025
The Government of Kerala has released a Bill notification of the Kerala Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025. empowering private-sector employees to ignore work-related calls, emails, and meetings outside agreed working hours (no penalties allowed), guiding its enforcement through district-level grievance redressal committees. The initiative aims to improve work-life balance and combat burnout by legally distinguishing personal time from professional obligations.

Puducherry
Notification regarding allowing women workers to be employed up to 10.00 PM in Factories
The Government of Puducherry Vide G.O.Ms.No.14/AIL/T/2025/545, has released Notification regarding allowing women workers to be employed up to 10.00 PM in Factories. subject to conditions ensuring safety, transport, and compliance with the Factories Act, 1948. Employers must maintain proper records, display work schedules, and provide free transport, with the notification to be published in the Official Gazette.

Rajasthan
Notification of the Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Government of Rajasthan Vide G.S.R.86, has released Notification of the Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025. considering public feedback, hereby amends the Rajasthan Factories Rules, 1951 under Section 112 of the Factories Act, 1948. These rules shall come into effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Key amendments include enhanced safety provisions for women and young persons, mandatory air and health monitoring, and regular safety training across specified schedules.

Telangana
Preliminary amendment notification regarding Inclusion of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) in Ambulance Room and Occupational Health Centre (OHC) under Telangana Factories Rules, 1950
The Government of Telangana Vide G.O.Rt.No. 433, has released Preliminary amendment notification regarding Inclusion of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) in Ambulance Room and Occupational Health Centre (OHC) under Telangana Factories Rules, 1950.

Jharkhand
Notification regarding engagement of women workers during night shift in all factories in Jharkhand
The Government of Jharkhand vide No.476, has released Notification regarding engagement of women workers during night shift in all factories. has issued guidelines under the amended Section 66 of the Factories Act, 1948, for employing women workers during night shifts (7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.). These include written consent, safety measures such as GPS-enabled transport, CCTV surveillance, crèche facilities, and compliance with workplace harassment laws. Factory occupiers must submit a self-certification confirming adherence to all provisions, and any deviation will be treated as a violation.

Haryana
Amendment notification under Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958
The Government of Haryana Vide No.7/31/2014-3AR, has released Amendment notification under Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958). updating the time limit for shop registration under the Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 to one day.

Exemption notification regarding employment of women during night shifts in All Shops and Commercial Establishments
The Government of Haryana Vide No. 11/26/2025-4Lab., has released Exemption notification regarding employment of women during night shifts in All Shops and Commercial Establishments. laid down conditions for employing women during night shifts (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM) in Shops and Commercial Establishments under Section 30 of the 1958 Act. Employers must apply online for exemption via self-certification and ensure safety measures including CCTV, secure transport, medical support, and compliance with labour laws. These provisions aim to safeguard women’s dignity, health, and security during night work.

Exemption notification regarding female contract labour working in Factories and Shops & Commercial Establishments
The Government of Haryana Vide No. 11/69/2025-4Lab., has released Exemption notification regarding female contract labour working in Factories and Shops & Commercial Establishments which have been granted night shift permissions on auto mode on the basis of self-certification. This move supports gender inclusivity and is subject to compliance with conditions outlined in earlier notifications dated 4th July 2025.

Notification regarding the exemption for interval of rest under section 55 and working hours for adult under section 65 of the Factories Act,1948
The Government of Haryana Vide Endst.No.11/66/2025-4Lab, has released Notification regarding the exemption for interval of rest under section 55 and working hours for adult under section 65 of the Factories Act,1948.

Goa
Notification of the Third-Party Inspection of the Factories
The Government of Goa vide CIF/120(S-II)/IFB/2025-26/1861, has released Notification of the Third-Party Inspection of the Factories. allowing recognized independent agencies to conduct mandatory safety and compliance audits. Inspection frequencies vary by risk category—annually for very high-risk, biennially for high-risk, and every 3–5 years for medium/low-risk units—with reports to be submitted online within 48 hours. This reform aims to boost compliance, reduce administrative delays, and enhance worker health and safety.

Notification of the Goa Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2025
The Government of Goa Vide 7/29/2025-LA/143, has issued Notification of the Goa Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2025. extending coverage to establishments with 20 or more employees (with limited provisions for smaller units). It mandates online registration/intimation within 60 days, sets daily (10-hour) and weekly (48-hour) work limits with overtime pay, and introduces safety measures including written consent for women’s evening work and necessary workplace facilities. The Act also emphasizes digital compliance, enhanced welfare provisions (like creches and canteens), and empowers facilitators and inspectors to enforce regulations—including penalties up to ₹10,000.

Jammu & Kashmir
Amendment notification regarding women employment during night shift in factories
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide S.O. 272, has released Amendment notification regarding women employment during night shift in factories. confirming Rule 88A to ensure safety, consent, secure transportation, and adequate facilities for women working night shifts. Non-compliance may result in cancellation of the factory’s Registration Certificate.

Amendment notification under Jammu and Kashmir Factory Rules,1972
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide S.O 271, has released Amendment notification under Jammu and Kashmir Factory Rules,1972. extending factory license validity to five years across all categories, with an optional annual renewal at 10% higher fee. Revised fee schedules for licensing and renewal based on installed capacity and workforce size have also been notified.

Maharashtra
Notification of the Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Government of Maharashtra Vide Extra Ordinary No.69, has issued Notification of the Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025. Key changes include digitization of Form 1 submissions, removal of duplicate/triplicate filing requirements, and revised timelines for stability certification. Updated Schedules A and B have also been introduced for licensing and renewal processes.

Ordinance notification of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017
The Government of Maharashtra Vide Extra Ordinary No.53, has released Ordinance notification of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017. Key changes include raising the registration threshold from 10 to 20 employees, increasing daily work hours to 10 hours (with 12-hour spread), and raising quarterly overtime limits from 125 to 144 hours. The reforms aim to reduce compliance burdens for small businesses while allowing greater operational flexibility under a stable weekly work limit of 48 hours.

Uttar Pradesh
Notification of the Factories (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2024
The Government of Uttar Pradesh Vide No. 185(2)/LXXIX-V-1–2025-1-ka-17-2024, has released Notification of the Factories (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2024. Key amendments include revisions to Schedule XV and Schedule XXVIII, with the update coming into force immediately as no objections were received.

Meghalaya
Notification of the Meghalaya Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Government of Meghalaya Vide No. LL(B).129/93/135, has released Notification of the Meghalaya Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025. which updates the earlier 2003 legislation and takes effect from its official gazette publication on 2 October 2025. It expands the Act’s coverage by including “establishments employing five or more employees” under Section 3. Additionally, Section 5 has been revised to cap daily work hours (inclusive of rest) at a maximum of 48 hours per week, with specific daily limits of 9, 10, or 12 hours depending on the weekly working pattern.

Tamil Nadu
Draft amendment notification under Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950
The Government of Tamil Nadu Vide No. SRO A-24/ 2025, has released Draft amendment notification under Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950. limiting prohibitions in multiple schedules to pregnant women and young persons, replacing broader language that previously restricted all women. The amendments re-label headings and replace “No woman” with “No pregnant woman” across at least 16 schedules. Stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions within 45 days, addressed to the Secretary, Labour Welfare and Skill Development.

Punjab
Notification of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Government of Haryana Vide No. 2/26/2025-2Lab, has released Notification of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2025. has amended Rule 15 of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Rules, 1958, clarifying that clause (iv) shall not apply to women working in shops and commercial establishments when exempted under Section 30 of the Act. These changes are notified under the Haryana Amendment Rules, 2025.

Recent Developments
Karnataka Introduces Paid Menstrual Leave Across All Sectors
Karnataka became the first Indian state to approve 12 paid menstrual leave days annually for women across public and private sectors, including IT, garment, and MNCs. The policy, benefiting around 50 lakh women, includes penalties of up to ₹5,000 for employers who deny leave or discriminate. Labour Minister Santosh Lad called it a progressive and humane law, responding to monthly health challenges faced by women. While other states offer limited menstrual leave, Karnataka’s move sets a national benchmark. The decision followed strong stakeholder support and aims to foster inclusive, gender-sensitive workplaces, though concerns remain about potential bias or misuse.

Govt Considers Raising EPF Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000
The Indian government is evaluating a proposal to raise the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, potentially bringing nearly 1 crore more workers under mandatory social security coverage. This change would ensure that mid-level earners also benefit from employer and employee contributions, boosting retirement savings and pension eligibility. The current ceiling, unchanged since 2014, has lagged rising income levels, leaving many underinsured. If approved in the upcoming EPFO board meeting, the move could significantly expand financial protection for salaried workers, though it may increase contribution liabilities for employers.

EPFO Announces Major Reforms to Simplify Withdrawals and Boost Member Services
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Central Board of Trustees chaired by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has approved key reforms to enhance member benefits. These include simplified partial withdrawal rules allowing up to 100% of eligible EPF balances, increased withdrawal limits for education and marriage, and reduced service requirements. A new minimum balance rule has been introduced to safeguard retirement savings. Additionally, the EPFO launched the ‘Vishwas Scheme’ to reduce litigation through rationalised penalties and partnered with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to provide doorstep digital life certificate services for pensioners.

Compliances for the month of November 2025