Delhi Govt Warns HCR Licensees Over Missing PCC
Delhi Govt orders HCR licensees to submit PCC within 5 days or face action under the Excise Act. Non-compliance flagged despite prior reminder.
Maharashtra Enacts New Key Amendments to Mathadi Workers Act
Major 2025 amendment expands rights of manual workers, updates definition of ‘unprotected worker’, and strengthens registration and advisory rules.
Jharkhand Factories Rules 2025: New Amendments and Updates
Jharkhand’s 2025 Factories Rules update includes new penalties, reporting requirements, and license fee changes for factories across the state.
Goa Declares Paid Holiday for Panchayat Bypolls
Goa Govt announces paid holiday on May 11, 2025, for voters in select wards of Bardez and Mormugao Talukas due to Panchayat bye-elections.
Govt Extends ‘Public Utility’ Tag to BRBNMPL Services
Labour Ministry extends public utility service status for BRBNMPL Mysore & Salboni units by 6 months from May 6, 2025, under the Industrial Disputes Act.
EPFO Revamps Form 13 for Faster PF Transfer Process
EPFO simplifies PF transfer with revamped Form 13, ending 3-level processing and enabling auto-transfer to new account upon source office approval
Tripura Regulates Night Shift Work for Women in Factories
Tripura restricts night shift factory work for women beyond 10 p.m., with safety and consent conditions under the Factories Act effective April 22, 2025.
Odisha Issues New Minimum Wages with VDA
Odisha government revises minimum wages for 91 jobs; VDA of ₹10/day added from April 1, 2025, benefiting unskilled to highly skilled workers.
ESI Scheme Extended to Entire Boudh District, Odisha
From May 1, 2025, ESI Act provisions apply across Boudh, Odisha. The Ministry extends social security benefits under key sections of the ESI Act, 1948
Andaman Revises Factory Work Spread-Over Limit to 12 Hours
A&N Administration increases the daily work spread-over for adult factory workers to 12 hours, aligning with Ease of Doing Business reforms.
