Corporate Compliance 24 October 2026
India Launches Two-Day Labour Code Programme and Salary Boosts
India’s government is rolling out a two‑day labour code programme in Lucknow, complemented by the Ministry’s Shram Samvad sessions on implementation. Simultaneously, Delhi announced a Rs 18,000 minimum salary for 4,000 municipal health workers, while EPFO set a 31 Oct deadline for the new PF wage ceiling, affecting employer contributions for September 2026. These moves aim to strengthen labour compliance and improve worker earnings across the country.
Key updates
- Uttar Pradesh will host a 2‑day programme in Lucknow on labour codes to aid ground‑level rollout. Read more
- The Ministry of Labour’s Shram Samvad runs on the same dates, focusing on implementation and future steps. Details
- Delhi’s chief minister announced a minimum monthly pay of Rs 18,000 plus dearness allowance for 4,000 MCD public‑health workers. Source
- EPFO set the ECR deadline to 31 Oct as the new PF wage ceiling changes contribution rules for September 2026. Read
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