LatestCorporate Compliance 20 September 2026
Karnataka Wage Stay, EPF Ceiling Rise, Kerala EPF Deadline, ONGC Gratuity Ruling
India’s labour landscape sees major moves this week: Karnataka’s High Court halted circulars delaying revised minimum‑wage notifications for outsourced and daily‑wage staff; EPFO lifted the EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000, widening pension coverage; Kerala warned contract workers of an imminent EPF registration deadline, risking loss of benefits; the Supreme Court clarified ONGC’s non‑liability for gratuity to contract staff; and gold prices surged toward ₹1.55 lakh per 10 g, reflecting global rate pressures.
- Karnataka HC stays circulars delaying the minimum‑wage notification for outsourced and daily‑wage employees. (New Indian Express)
- EPFO raises wage ceiling to â‚ą25,000, extending PF and pension benefits to more workers. (SCC Online)
- Kerala Labour Department warns contract workers to complete EPF registration by 31 Oct or lose benefits. (Mathrubhumi)
- Supreme Court ruling: ONGC not liable to pay gratuity to contract workers. (PSU Connect)
- Gold prices near ₹1.55 lakh per 10 g amid global rate hikes. (Good Returns)
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