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New Employment Law Disclosure Requirements

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By means of a notification dated May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has introduced certain new disclosure requirements on companies, which applies to all kinds of companies registered under Indian company law.

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By means of a notification dated May 30, 2025 ("Notification"), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has introduced certain new disclosure requirements on companies, which applies to all kinds of companies (private, public-unlisted or public-listed) registered under Indian company law.

As per the new disclosure requirements, the Board of Directors ("Board") of each company is required to disclose specific details concerning the company's compliance with: (i) the Sexual Harassment of Women (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act"); and (ii) the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 ("MB Act"). The disclosure should be in the manner prescribed under the Notification and will apply on and from July 14, 2025.

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