Lexology In House View: India M&A 2026
Tag: Social Security
India Bi-Monthly: Labour and Employment Law Developments in India
Haryana Allows Single Registration Under OSH Code, Avoiding Duplicate Shops and Establishments Registration
On 4 May 2026, the Haryana Labour Department issued a notification under the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (“Haryana S&E Act”) enabling establishments …
India Bi-Monthly: Labour and Employment Law Developments in India
Supreme Court Expands Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers
In Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India & Ors.1, the Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of Section 60(4) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (“SS Code”) …
India Bi-Monthly: Labour and Employment Law Developments in India
Workers Hired Through Contractors Can't Claim Equal Status as Regular Employees
In the case of Nandyal Municipality v. K. Jayaram1, the Supreme Court of India (“SC”) considered this issue, when the employer challenged the High Court orders that …
India Bi-Monthly: Labour and Employment Law Developments in India
Employees’ Enrolment Scheme, 2025 Launched by EPFO
The Government of India has launched the Employees' Enrolment Scheme - 2025 ("EES 2025") as a special 6-month window to promote voluntary Employees Provident Fund (“EPF”) compliance and expand social security coverage to …
India Bi-Monthly: Labour and Employment Law Developments in India
Karnataka Issues Menstrual Leave Policy for Women Employees
The Karnataka Government has approved and issued a landmark Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, entitling all women employees, across both government and private sectors, to one paid day of leave per month, amounting …
Labour Law Reform Takes Effect: Quick Primer for Employers
The Government of India has made effective four labour codes* (collectively referred to as “Codes”) from 21 November 2025. The Codes will replace 29 central legislations and are intended to streamline compliance, bring uniformity across States, and extend protections to …
