The Labour Department of the Government of Tripura has officially revised the minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) across all scheduled employments. Released via notification No. F. 22(74)-LAB/ENF/MW/SHOPS/2022/660-77, these structural changes apply retrospectively from April 1, 2026. Businesses managing shops, commercial spaces, and industrial units must audit their payroll frameworks immediately to […]
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New Minimum Wages in Assam Effective January 1, 2026 – Are You Compliant? | SGC Services
The Government of Assam has officially revised the minimum rates of wages for all scheduled employments across the state, retrospectively effective from January 1, 2026. This critical update directly impacts businesses operating in Assam, including shops, commercial establishments, and industrial units. Employers must immediately align their payroll structures with these new state mandates to avoid […]
NCW Mandates Annual POSH Audits Nationwide Under District Administration Oversight – SGC Services
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 […]
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 […]