The Government of India vide Notification No. N-17011/1/Bihar/2023-P&D, extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in all the areas of Arwal, Jamui, Kaimur, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Nawada, Purnia, Sheikhpura and West Champaran, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, in the State of Bihar effective from 1st June 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Haryana, vide Notification No. HLWB/REV/2023/2733-2982, revised the rate of contribution, under The Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, to rupees thirty one for employees instead of rupees twenty five and each employer in respect of such employee shall contribute rupees sixty two instead of rupees fifty ,effective from 1st January 2023. Please refer to the circular for more details

The Government of Haryana vide notification No. Elec-2023/IR-II/PSCE/Hol/16320, declared paid holiday on 09th July 2023 (Sunday) for all the workers or employees of shops and commercial establishments and enrolled as voters in Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads within the State of Haryana. Please refer to the notification for more details.

The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1036/2023-P3(1) , the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of April 2023 ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, vide Circular No. Pension/PoHW/23/Circular-26(6)/139610/1648, issued the procedures for scrutiny and verification of applications for validation of Option/Joint Option. Please refer to the circular for more details

ESIC vide circular F.No. P-11/14/19/Misc/02/2022-Rev.II, introduced the dormant option in the employer's portal and directed the employers to declare the status of the company within six months of registration. Please refer to the circular for more details

EPFO vide circular No. WSU/2023/19/Para 26(2)(E-108547), directed existing members paying more than higher wages to submit their joint request and undertaking during the time of final settlement. Please refer to the circular for more details

EPFO vide circular No.Pension/PoHW/PartFile-101123/Scrutiny(e-103310)/1375, directed all Zonal offices to monitor and scrutinize all application within twenty days of the receipts. Please refer to the circular for more details

The Government of India, vide Notification No. N-17011/1/Lakshadweep/2023-P&D, extended medical benefits, provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy Islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep with effect from 01 May 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Governor of Haryana vide notification No.Elec-2022/IR-II/PSCE/Hol/4267/4379 exempted those workers who are working in the Factories of the State of Haryana, subject to the condition that no adult worker who is enrolled as voter in election to Gram Panchayat Sambhalkha, Block Ladwa, District Kurukshetra shall be required or allowed to work on 15.06.2023 (Thursday)

The Government of Goa vide Notification No. CLE/PA/MWA-VDA/(10)/2016/1389 released the variable dearness allowance towards Minimum Wages effective from 1st April 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of India, vide Notification S.O. 2244(E), implemented the provisions towards Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) of The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) effective from 1st day of June 2023, in all the areas of Arwal, Jamui, Kaimur, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Nawada, Purnia, Sheikhpura and West Champaran, in addition to the already notified areas of the said districts, in the State of Bihar. Please refer to the notification for more details

The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1036/2023-P3(1) , the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of March 2023 ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act

The Government of Maharashtra, vide Notification No. SGA-2023/C.R.78/LAB-5, established the “Satara District Security Guards Board" for all classes of security guards in the areas of Satara District. Please refer to the notification for more details.

The Government of Chhattisgarh, vide Notification No. F 7-58/2018/26, notified the Chhattisgarh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2023, effective from 22nd May 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details