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In the recent cases of Spice Jet Limited vs. Union of India and Anr. and LG Electronic India Private Limited vs. Union of India and Anr., a 2 judge bench of the High Court of Delhi ruled that international workers employed in India are mandated to become members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.

Pension is one of the major perks a Government servant is given upon one's retirement from their post, as and when it occurs.

Does a resolution plan have to provide for the payment of provident fund, pension fund and gratuity dues of employees in their entirety?

The Delhi High Court ("HC") in Baikuntha Nath Das case1 held voluntary retirement could not be cancelled.

The Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2017 ("PF Campaign") has been introduced to encourage employers who have defaulted in making provident fund ("PF") contributions...

Statutory compliance ensures the effective implementation of social security laws, safeguarding employee welfare and promoting ethical organizational practices.

The first ever "Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications" ("Mechanism") signed between the governments of India and Australia on 2 March 2023, aims to increase mobility...

By a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 was brought into effect.

Currently there are over 40 Labour Law Legislations that are in force in our country.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court after hearing the arguments opined that the issue involved in this appeal remains no longer res integra and has been decided by the court in the APPTA Case.

Compassionate appointments are a significant exception to the general principles of public employment, intended to provide immediate relief to families facing financial distress...

India is presently witnessing one of the most significant labour law reforms in decades with the implementation of the four new labour codes. Following their enactment, the Appropriate Governments are progressively operationalising the labour codes through the notification of rules, schemes, and other subordinate legislation.

Section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("IBC") provides for the order of priority in which the proceeds from the sale of liquidation assets is to be distributed.

This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments (including those relating to the upcoming labour codes), case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint.

本FAQは、2020年社会保障法典（Code on Social Security, 2020）（以下「SSコード」または「本法典」といいます。2025年11月21日施行）および2026年社会保障（中央）規則（以下「SS規則」といいます。2026年5月8日施行）の主要な事項について理解を深めていただくことを目的として作成したものです。

Welcome to the third edition of the e-Bulletin (Volume VII) brought to you by the Employment, Labour and Benefits practice group of Khaitan & Co.

On 29 June 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026 (2026 EPF Scheme), the Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026 (2026 EPS Scheme) and the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 2026 (collectively, the 2026 Schemes), marking another significant step in the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (SS Code). The 2026 Schemes replace the corresponding schemes framed under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act) and came into force upon their publication in the Official Gazette.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the disciplinary action against an employee of State Bank of India (SBI) who was accused of misconduct towards a female customer at the bank and sexual harassment, thereby affirming the penalty of stoppage of two increments with cumulative effect.