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LatestCorporate Compliance 15 October 2026

Key Updates: EPFO Deadline, Maternity Leave, UK Student Rules

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has moved the September 2026 ECR filing and PF contribution deadline to October 31, giving employers extra time. Rajasthan’s High Court granted a full 180‑day maternity leave to a government teacher, strengthening employee rights. Stricter UK visa rules are causing a sharp drop in Pakistani, Nigerian, Bangladeshi and Indian student enrollments. The Supreme Court clarified that conversion to Islam alone does not meet BC reservation criteria, while a comparison shows EPF’s 8.25% rate outpacing PPF’s 7.1% over 20 years. Additionally, Imran Khan was ordered to leave India by Oct 28, and the ILO called for fair sharing of AI‑driven productivity gains with workers.
  • EPFO deadline extension: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has extended the September 2026 Electronic Challan Return (ECR) filing and PF contribution deadline to 31 October. Read more
  • Rajasthan maternity ruling: The Rajasthan High Court ordered a full 180‑day maternity leave for a government teacher under the state's service rules. Details
  • UK visa impact on students: New UK immigration rules have sharply reduced student inflows from Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and India. Full story
  • Supreme Court on BC reservation: The Court held that conversion to Islam alone does not qualify a person for BC reservation benefits. Read the ruling
  • EPF vs PPF returns: EPF offers an 8.25% interest rate versus PPF’s 7.1%, promising higher earnings over a 20‑year horizon. Comparison
  • Imran Khan exit order: The court gave Imran Khan until 28 October to leave India after a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Report
  • ILO on AI productivity: The International Labour Organization urges that gains from AI‑driven productivity be shared fairly with workers, emphasizing rights and wages. Article

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