LatestCorporate Compliance 21 October 2026
EPF Ceiling Rise, Gold Prices Steady, Maternity Leave Wins, Wage News Across Asia
The EPF wage ceiling is being lifted from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, potentially raising take‑home pay for many workers. Gold prices remained unchanged in major Indian cities on 21‑Oct‑2026. Rajasthan's High Court ordered a 180‑day maternity leave with full salary for teachers. Malaysia plans to review its minimum wage using poverty line and productivity data. Ahmedabad court affirmed gratuity cannot be withheld over a pending FIR. Over 45,000 PERM wage requests for H‑1B visas are delayed beyond three months, and PPF interest stays at 7.1% amid speculation of a rise. Surat embroidery workers are protesting for better shifts, holidays, and wages.
EPF wage ceiling: The EPF salary ceiling is moving from ₹15k to ₹25k, which could boost take‑home pay for many employees. See details here.
- Gold rates: Prices unchanged in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai on 21‑Oct‑2026. See report here.
- Maternity leave: Rajasthan High Court orders 180‑day leave with full salary for teachers. More info here and here.
- Minimum wage: Malaysia's review will factor poverty line, median wages, productivity. Read more here.
- Gratuity: Ahmedabad HC rules gratuity cannot be withheld over pending FIR. Full story here.
- H‑1B wages: 45,000 PERM wage requests pending >3 months, processing now 336 days. Details here.
- PPF rate: PPF interest stays at 7.1% but bond yields hint at a rise to 7.65%. Analysis here.
- Surat embroidery protest: Workers demand 8‑hour shifts, weekly paid holiday, minimum wage, overtime. Coverage here.
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