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Latest regulation news.

New rules, amendments and what they mean for your business.

Labour codes
Article · 11 min read

The Code on Wages: A 360-Degree Compliance Guide for Establishments, Payroll, Factories and Vendors

The Code on Wages, 2019 took effect on 21 November 2025. It changes how businesses structure pay, keep wage records, settle exits and oversee contractors, so it is a business-wide issue, not a payroll task.

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Audit
Article · 5 min read

Compliance Audits: Why a Gap Assessment Is Your Best Defence Against Notices and Inspections

Most businesses find compliance gaps only when a notice or inspector arrives. A gap assessment finds them first, while they are quick and cheap to close.

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PF & ESIC
Article · 11 min read

EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

The Cabinet has approved raising the EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000 a month, bringing an estimated 51 lakh more employees into EPF, EPS and EDLI. What it means for take-home pay, employer costs and payroll.

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Labour codes
Article · 13 min read

Industrial Relations Code: A Practical Compliance Framework for Businesses

The IR Code, 2020 merges three central laws on unions, standing orders and disputes. Here is how it affects establishments, payroll, factories and contractor workforces, with a step-by-step roadmap.

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Shops & Establishments
Article · 8 min read

Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026: What Every Employer Needs to Know

The 2026 amendment cuts duplicate registration, renewals and processing times, but bans holding original employee documents and raises minimum fines to ₹10,000. Here is what changed and what to do.

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Vendor
Article · 5 min read

Vendor Compliance: How Principal Employers Can Avoid Liability for Contractor Defaults

You can outsource the work, but not always the legal responsibility. How principal employer liability works, which laws apply and the six areas of vendor and contractor compliance to manage.

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