India Labour Updates

India's labour landscape is undergoing significant transformations with recent updates on EPF interest rates, maternity leave policies, and salary structures under the new labour codes.
- The EPFO has introduced an Aadhaar-based portal to simplify old PF fund transfers, making it easier for employees to access their retirement savings.
- The government has clarified pension benefits under the EPS scheme, ensuring that eligible pensioners receive their benefits automatically.
- The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that woman jail warders are entitled to child care leave despite staff crunch, promoting work-life balance for working mothers.
- The Allahabad High Court has stated that maternity leave for the second child cannot be denied due to the two-year gap rule, providing relief to working women.
- Other key updates include the revised salary structure under India's labour codes and the 50% wage rule, which may impact basic salary, PF, gratuity, CTC, and other employee benefits.