The Government of Maharashtra recently enacted the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Amendment Ordinance, 2025, bringing significant updates to the 2017 Act. Effective October 1, 2025, these changes streamline regulations and modify employment condition requirements for establishments across the state. Here is a breakdown of the key amendments introduced […]
Month: November 2025
Odisha minimum wages – SGC Services
This is to inform you that the Minimum wages in Odisha has been revised with effect from 01st October 2025. The amended rates for all the categories are as below:- ODISHA SHOPS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS Minimum wages rates effective from date of notification 01.10.2025 S.NO Category Minimum rates of wages per day w.e.f 01.04.2025 VDA […]
Extension of due date of filing returns under the Maharashtra VAT and PTAX Act – SGC Services
The Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (MGST) Department has issued an important notification that provides significant relief to businesses and professionals across the state. In a move to ease compliance requirements, the department has announced a complete exemption from late fees for certain return filings for the period of October 2025. Which Returns Are Covered? […]
Government Announces Implementation of Four Labour Codes to Simplify and Streamline Labour Laws – SGC Services
The Government of India has announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes – the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security,2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 with effect from 21st November 2025, rationalising 29 existing Central labour laws. Key changes across the […]
Andhra Pradesh Labor Law Alert: Key Changes to Shops and Establishments Act Impacting Businesses | SGC Services
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced significant amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, through the recent G.O.MS.No. 23. This crucial update modernizes existing labour regulations, aiming to enhance the ease of doing business while balancing employee welfare needs. Businesses operating within the state need to immediately review their current policies […]