This May newsletter covers categories of updates relating to
labour, environment and industry related laws. Notification of
Karnataka Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2024; revision of labour
welfare fund contribution in Haryana; exemptions for ITES and IT
establishments under Shops and Establishments Act in Andhra
Pradesh; notification of Environment (Construction and Demolition)
Waste Management Rules, 2025; notification of Boilers Act, 2025 and
classification of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are
some of the major updates covered in this newsletter.
Central/ State labour laws updates
Karnataka Factories (Safety Audit) Rules,
2024
The Rules outlines the responsibilities of the occupier, safety
audit standards, auditor qualifications, certification
requirements, audit reporting, exemptions, re-audits, and
procedures for submitting safety audit reports, among other
provisions.
