Bihar Sets Up “Worker Re-Skilling Fund” Under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Exercising powers under Section 83(1) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Code 35 of 2020), the Governor of Bihar has established a fund to be known as the Worker Re-Skilling Fund, for the purposes of the Code.
ESIC: Intimation of Claim Status to Insured Persons through SMS
The ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) has issued a circular, F. No. N-16016/1/2023-BFT-II, dated 08-09-2026, issued by Deputy Director (Benefit) Chandan Prabhakar at ESIC Headquarters, addressed to Regional/Sub-Regional Directors and Joint/Deputy Directors across ESIC offices.
Centre Notifies Phased National Rollout of the Four Labour Codes
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified an implementation timeline for the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and OSH Code across all states from 1 January 2026.
EPFO Issues Fresh Guidance on Processing of Higher Pension Applications
EPFO has released a further clarificatory circular streamlining validation of joint options for higher pension under EPS, including a revised timeline for employer verification.
ESIC Wage Ceiling for Coverage Proposed to Rise to ₹25,000 per Month
The ESI Corporation has forwarded a proposal to increase the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from ₹21,000 to ₹25,000 per month, expanding the pool of covered employees significantly.
Maharashtra Revises Variable Dearness Allowance for October 2025–March 2026 Period
The Maharashtra Labour Department has notified revised VDA rates linked to the Consumer Price Index, effective for the half-year period commencing 1 October 2025.