India Labour Updates

Recent updates in India's labour laws and regulations include the EPFO audit for 2026-27, which will review PF claim delays, rejected claims, and inactive accounts.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that women government employees cannot be deprived of maternity benefits for a second pregnancy simply because their first delivery resulted in twins.
The new labour code introduces several key provisions, including salary payment by the 7th of every month and a mechanism for employees to seek redress in cases of delayed wage payments or unauthorised deductions.
- Key provisions of the new labour code include:
- Salary payment by the 7th of every month
- Mechanism for employees to seek redress in cases of delayed wage payments or unauthorised deductions
- Wage slip may be issued in physical or electronic form