The National Commission for Women (NCW) has shifted workplace compliance from a "box-ticking exercise" to an actively audited, legally enforceable mandate. In an advisory issued to all Chief Secretaries, Police Chiefs, and District Officers (including Gurugram), the NCW calls for the immediate enforcement of 18 comprehensive measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace […]
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West Bengal Revises Minimum Wages Effective July 1, 2026 | SGC Services
The Government of West Bengal has officially revised the Minimum Rates of Wages across various scheduled employments, effective July 1, 2026. Navigating these sudden regulatory shifts can be challenging for corporate leaders. This short corporate brief breaks down the exact updates you need to know to ensure absolute payroll compliance. The New Wage Structure The […]
Madhya Pradesh Revises Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Contribution Rates | SGC Services
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has officially revised the statutory contribution rates under the Madhya Pradesh Shram Kalyan Nidhi Adhiniyam, 1982. Issued via official Notification No. LAB-8-0003-2025-Sec-1-XVI(LAB), the new rates take effect for the current January to June 2026 contribution period. Employers operating in Madhya Pradesh must implement these changes immediately to avoid financial penalties […]
Kerala Revises Minimum Wages Based on Latest CPI Index Updates | SGC Services
The Government of Kerala’s Labour and Skills Department has officially released The Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification under Notification No. DES/1129/2025-P3(1). Effective from May 2026, this essential state mandate updates the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers to calculate the dynamic Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The amended rates for all the categories are as below:- KERALA […]
Kerala Issues Revised CPI Index and Minimum Wages Effective April 2026 – Are Your Payroll Estimates Accurate? | SGC Services
The Government of Kerala, via the Department of Economics and Statistics, has officially published its latest statutory compliance notifications under Notification No. DES/1129/2025-P3(1). This essential state mandate revises the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for both agricultural and industrial workers, directly adjusting the dynamic Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) payout metrics. This system recalculation went into […]