Out with the Old,In with the New : EPFO Limits Employer Access
EPFO has issued a circular on March 27, 2025, announcing a new policy that restricts employers from accessing employees’ past employment details
AP Govt Rings in Eid-ul-Fitr with a Chic Optional Holiday
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has declared April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) as an optional holiday, following the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan).
Milk on the Mandate: Tamil Nadu’s Public Utility Power Play
Govt of TN has declared all institutions engaged in the procurement, storage, and distribution of milk, along with the manufacture as public utility services.
MGNREGA Wage Hike: A Fresh Pay Boost for Rural Workers
The Ministry of Rural Development has revised the of wage rates under the (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2025-26 that will be effective from April 1, 2025.
Assam Gets a Wage Makeover: VDA Up, Worries Down!
The Government of Assam announced the revision of the VDA & minimum wages for contract workers and laborers, effective 1st January 2025.
Eid-ul-Fitre 2025 Bonus: Fair Play or Just Festive Vibes?
Govt of West Bengal has officially issued a notification regarding the payment of the Eid-ul-Fitre Bonus for the year 2025 to Muslim workers across the state.
UP Wage Revamp 2025: “Will Your Pay Check Get a Boost?”
UP has Revised VDA & minimum wages for various scheduled employments with effect from April 1, 2025, applicable to workers employed in 74 scheduled employments
Wage Wars 2025: The VDA Makeover That’s Changing the Game
Ministry of Labour and Employment has officially announced the revision of VDA and minimum wages for employees engaged in scheduled employments wef April 1 2025
Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025
The amendment clarifies that “man-made causes” of disasters do not include law and order situations. A new clause introduces the concept of a “disaster database,” which will compile crucial information related to disaster assessment, fund allocation, expenditure, preparedness, mitigation plans, and risk registers.
FSSAI Amends Packaging Regulations On Recycled PET in Food Packaging
Products made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) may be used for packaging, storing, carrying or dispensing of food products as and when standards and guidelines are notified by the Food Authority and such packaging materials shall comply with national standards or regulations as applicable to such materials.
