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The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), through Circular No. N-21012/17/2024-BFT-II dated 21 October 2026, has directed its regional and sub-regional offices to step up Aadhaar seeding for Insured Persons (IPs) and their beneficiaries. ESIC plans to organise Aadhaar-seeding camps in areas and establishments with many insured persons and family members. It will also follow up on incomplete cases caused by incorrect details, demographic mismatches or technical issues. Face Authentication Technology may be used where applicable. Employers may be contacted to coordinate these activities. Please support any ESIC camps arranged for your establishment and encourage insured persons and their beneficiaries to complete Aadhaar seeding and resolve pending discrepancies. Aadhaar-based identification helps establish identity and access ESI medical and cash benefits.

The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has notified that the funeral expenses payable under Section 32(1)(f) of the Code on Social Security, 2020, will be ₹20,000. This change is effective from 8 May 2026. The notification was issued under Rule 21 of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026. Please take note of the revised amount for your records and applicable processing.

The National Festival and Holiday Act, 1974

List of National and Regional Holidays in Daman and Diu for the Year 2026

The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

"The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), through Circular No. Compliance/AnnAcPlan/2022-23/RationalizationofECR-Part(1)/e-704368 dated 13 October 2026, has extended the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remitting statutory contributions for the wage month of September 2026. The revised due date is 31 October 2026. The earlier due date was 15 October 2026. This extension applies only to ECR filing and contribution remittance for September 2026. All other statutory requirements and timelines remain applicable. Please complete the filing and payment by the revised due date. For details, please refer to the attached EPFO circular.

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

The Gujarat Minimum Wages Notification is effective from 01.10.2026 to 31.03.2027

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

The Odisha Minimum Wages Notification is effective from 01.10.2026 to 31.03.2027