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UP Minimum Wages Rules
The Uttar Pradesh Labour Department has issued an Office Memorandum dated 21 October 2026 regarding the revision of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The revised wage rates are applicable from 01 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 for Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, and Skilled categories under the applicable district classifications. Kindly refer to the attached notification for complete details and applicable wage rates.
UP Minimum Wages Rules
The Uttar Pradesh Labour Department has issued an Office Memorandum dated 21 October 2026 regarding the revision of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The revised wage rates are applicable from 01 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 for Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, and Skilled categories under the applicable district classifications. Kindly refer to the attached notification for complete details and applicable wage rates.
Employees Provident Fund Scheme
As per the circular, the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remittance of corresponding statutory contributions for the wage month of September 2026 has been extended from 15.10.2026 to 31.10.2026. The extension has been provided in view of the revised wage ceiling effective from 17.09.2026 and the consequential changes required in payroll systems, employee-wise contribution calculations, and related statutory compliance processes. Please note that this extension is applicable exclusively to the ECR filing and statutory contribution remittance for the wage month of September 2026 and should not be treated as a general extension for any other wage month.
Gujarat Minimum Wages Rules
The Gujarat Government has revised the VDA/Special Allowance for October 2026 to March 2027. Please read the notification for more details.
Central Minimum Wages Rules
The Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Chandigarh, has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for scheduled employments under the Central Sphere, effective 1 October 2026. The revision is based on the average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), linked to Base 2016=100, which increased from 424.80 to 431.42 as on 30 June 2026, representing an increase of 6.62 points. The official orders are dated 30 September 2026 and bear File No. 6/1/2026-VDA.
AP Minimum Wages Rules
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has revised the Consumer Price Index (CPI) points applicable for the calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA) for the period 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Kindly refer to the G.O. Order copy for detailed information.
Kerala Minimum Wages Rules
The Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala, vide Press Release No. DES/1129/2025-P3(1) dated 22 September 2026, has published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Industrial Workers for the month of August 2026. These CPI figures are applicable to employees covered under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and are to be used for calculating the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) component for various scheduled employments in the State. Please refer to the attached official notification for further details.
Employees Provident Fund Scheme
The Government of India has approved the enhancement of the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from ₹15,000 per month to ₹25,000 per month, effective 17 September 2026. This decision has been approved by the Union Cabinet and is expected to significantly expand social security coverage for employees. Key Implications:- 1. Employees drawing wages up to ₹25,000 per month will now fall under mandatory EPFO coverage, subject to applicable statutory provisions 2. The enhanced wage ceiling will extend the benefits of: o Employees Provident Fund (EPF) o Employees Pension Scheme (EPS) o Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) 3. Employers may need to review employee eligibility and ensure compliance with the revised EPFO provisions. 4. The change is expected to bring a substantial number of additional employees under the ambit of social security coverage. Please go through the attached official notification to understand the detailed provisions and implications.
Chandigarh Minimum Wage Rule
The Chandigarh Government has revised the minimum wage rates. These revised rates are applicable from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026. Please refer to the notification for further details.
Karnataka Shops And Establishments Rules
The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, which has received the Governors assent on 03 September 2026 and came into effect immediately. Some of the key amendments that may impact your organization are: 1. Establishments employing 10 or more workers and already registered under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 are exempt from separate registration under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act. 2. Registration-related processes are now required to be completed through electronic or digital modes. 3. The timeline for registration approval has been reduced from 30 days to 7 days. Registration certificates will remain valid until the closure or cessation of business, eliminating the need for renewal. 4. Employers are required to issue a service certificate within 7 days of receiving an employees request. 5. Employers are prohibited from retaining original educational, experience, or other original employee documents. 6. Several penalties have been revised, with increased fines for non-compliance. Provisions relating to compounding of offences and the appeals process have been introduced. Read the notification for more information.
Code on Wages Act
The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide S.O. 4711(E) dated 25 August 2026, concerning employee eligibility for statutory bonus under the Code on Wages, 2019. As per the notification, every employee drawing wages not exceeding ₹21,000 per month shall be eligible for payment of bonus under Section 26(1) of the Code on Wages, 2019. Further, the notification specifies that this provision shall be deemed effective from 21 November 2025
Code on Wages Act
The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide S.O. 4711(E) dated 25 August 2026, concerning employee eligibility for statutory bonus under the Code on Wages, 2019. As per the notification, every employee drawing wages not exceeding ₹21,000 per month shall be eligible for payment of bonus under Section 26(1) of the Code on Wages, 2019. Further, the notification specifies that this provision shall be deemed effective from 21 November 2025