Revised rates of Minimum Wages for all Industries/ categories in Assam 

Revised rates of Minimum Wages for all Industries/ categories in Telangana 

Schedule of Holidays in all government offices under Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, for the year 2017

Schedule of Holidays in all government offices for Government of Assam, for the year 2017

Service Tax increased to 14.5% by adding additional Swachh Bharat Cess @ 0.5% 

Guidelines/Instructions for - Survery for Coverage under ESI scheme

PF - Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana

A new scheme “Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana” (PMRPY) has been announced in the Budget for 2016-17 with the objective of promoting employment generation and an allocation of Rs. 1000 crores has been made. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2016-17. Under the scheme employers would be provided an incentive for enhancing employment by reimbursement of the 8.33% EPS contribution made by the employer in respect of new employment.

The PMRPY scheme is targeted for workers earning wages upto Rs. 15,000/- per month. Publicity and awareness campaign is an integral component of the PMRPY scheme for encouraging employers including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to avail benefits.

EPF Tribunal order stating PF authorities do not have any authority relating to MW and fixation of allowances. PF authorities can only demand PF contribution on Basic and DA as per EPF & MP Act 1952

Launch of Upfront Allotment of UAN to employees

Revised rates of Minimum Wages for all Industries/ categories in Jharkhand

Revised rates of Minimum Wages for all Industries/ categories in Assam

Tripura - Minimum rate of wages for Tripura revised under Minimum Wages Act,1948

West Bengal - Minimum rate of wages revised under Minimum Wages Act,1948

Jharkhand - Minimum rate of wages revised under Minimum Wages Act,1948

No Inspection from PF Authorities for First Year of the start up Companies Returns shall be filed from 2nd year

ESIC has raised the monthly wage limit of employees from Rs.15,000/- to Rs 21,000/- for contribution and coverage purpose and this will be effective from 1st January 2017.

Schedule of Holidays in all government offices for Government of West Bengal, for the year 2017

Extension of Social Security Benefits to Contract Staff

Revision in Labour Welfare Fund.

* EFFECTIVE DATE : 15th December 2014

ESI implementation for new areas in Bihar.