The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) issued Press Release ID: 2283802 dated 12th July, 2026 on EPFO inviting applications for Amnesty Scheme from Provident Fund Trusts. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
The Employess Provident Fund Organisation Head Office Delhi Issued Circular No.WSU/5(1)2005/Annual Accts/2026-2027/E-789534/23 dated 9th July, 2026, regarding Prompt Interest Credit at the rate of 8.25 percent for 2025-2026 in CITES 2.01. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
The Employess Provident Fund Organisation Head office Delhi released a Circular No.Compliance/E-1203096/2025/2823 dated 9th July, 2026, on Launch of VISWAS, 2026 for amicable settlements of disputes relating to damages under Section 14B of the EPF Act, 1952 and or Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
In exercise of the powers conferred on me under Rule 111(1) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines, also designated as the Director General of Mines Safety under the Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide Notification G.S.R. 605 ( E ) dated 7th July, 2026 (gazette date 9th July, 2026), specified the form of the notice of initial medical examination to be given by an employer to the person to be examined. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 111(4) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines, also designated as the Director General of Mines Safety, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide Notification G.S.R. 604 ( E ) dated 7th July, 2026, has specified the form of the second notice of medical examination to be given by manager to the person to be examined, in case of he failed to attend medical examination for without any reasonable cause. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 111(2) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines, also designated as the Director General of Mines Safety, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide Notification G.S.R. 603 ( E ) dated 7th July, 2026 [gazette date 8th July, 2026], has specified the form of the notice of periodical medical examination to be given by a manager to the person to be examined. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
The Government of Andhra Pradesh Vide Notification G.O.Rt.No.126 dated 7th July, 2026, has notified the final Code on Social Security (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 in supersession of the rules made under the Employees Compensation Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Payment of Gratuity Act and Unorganised Social Security Act, 2008, after considering the received objections and suggestions. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 131(2) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Mines, also designated as the Director General of Mines Safety, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide Notification No. G.S.R. 572( E ) dated 1st July, 2026 (gazette date 6th July, 2026), has specified the apparatus and equipment to be provided and maintained at the entrance of a belowground mine, where no rescue room is located. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
The Government of Maharashtra vide notification dated 3rd July, 2026, introduced the Maharashtra Gig and Platform (Online) Workers Rights and Protection Bill, 2026 (BILL No.XXVI of 2026) to safeguards the rights of the gig and platform workers in the state. (Refer to the document attached for more details)
The Administrator of UT. Of Chandigarh Vide No. 662869-HII(2)-2026/6252 dated 2nd July, 2026, has notified the draft of the Chandigarh Industrial Relations Rules, 2026. Stakeholders may submit any objections and suggestions within thirty days from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette of the Chandigarh Administration. (Refer to the document attached for more details)