Telangana Government Revises Minimum Wages: Effective from 1st October 2025
A Complete Overview for Employers and Employees across Telangana
1. Introduction
The Government of Telangana has officially revised the minimum wages payable to employees across various scheduled employments, effective from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.
This revision has been notified under the provisions
📰 EPFO Revamped ECR – Due Date Extended & Temporary Relaxation of Validations
Dear Employers,
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the due date for filing the Revamped ECR (Electronic Challan-cum-Return) for the wage month of September 2025. Employers can now submit the return up to 22nd October 2025.
However, EPFO has advised
🏭 Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025 – Fee Hike & Deadline Explained
The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), Government of Maharashtra, has issued a crucial update under the Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025, regarding factory licence renewal fees and late fee penalties.
This notification (Circular No. 26/2025 dated 06 October 2025) brings changes
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Karnataka Makes History: One Paid Menstrual Leave Every Month for Women Employees
In a landmark decision, the Karnataka government has approved a Menstrual Leave Policy (MLP) granting one paid menstrual leave every month for women employees — not only in government offices but also in the private sector, including IT, manufacturing, and service industries.
This
Latest EPFO FAQs on the Revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) System
FAQs on the initial revamp of the ECR system, which was implemented effective September 2019. However, given the current date (October 8, 2025), EPFO has recently introduced a further “Re-Engineered” or “Revamped ECR” system effective from the wage month of September 2025. This new version
Understanding PF & EPS Mismatch Error in EPFO Revamped ECR 3.0
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced the Revamped Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) 3.0 in September 2025 to streamline monthly PF compliance, reduce errors, and ensure faster processing of employee benefits. This update includes proactive validations for data accuracy, segregated filing (returns before
💼 EPFO Revamped ECR 3.0: Why Next Month ECR Is Not Generating? | Payment Lock Explained ⚙️
Author: Rahul Kunwar, Compliance Monk
Category: PF Compliance Updates | EPFO News | Labour Law
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🔍 Introduction
Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 — Key Changes, Implications & Compliance Guide