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  • February 02, 2026

Union Budget 2026 and Labour Laws: Key Compliance, Payroll and Workforce Impacts Explained

An in-depth analysis of Union Budget 2026 focusing on labour laws, EPF and ESI tax changes, worker classification under new labour codes, judicial updates, payroll compliance, MSME reforms, and workforce strategy implications for employers.

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Apprenticeship New Timelines & Process Framework Effective 1 April 2026

MSDE notifies standardised apprenticeship timelines effective 1 April 2026 covering contract signing, advisor verification, auto-approval rules, and payroll controls.

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When EPF Is Deducted but Not Deposited: Why It Is a Serious Criminal Offence, Not a Compliance Lapse

If an employer deducts EPF from wages but fails to deposit its own share, it is treated as a serious offence. Learn legal consequences, EPFO action and employee remedies.

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Mr.Pratik Vaidya, appointed Director, National Executive Council – Indo American Chamber of Commerce

Pratik Vaidya, CVO & MD of Karma Global, joins the National Executive Council of the Indo American Chamber of Commerce, strengthening India–US trade leadership.

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Is Corporate India Built for a Different Era? Gen Z, Leadership Reset & Workplace Redesign| Pratik Vaidya

Is Gen Z the challenge or is Corporate India facing its biggest leadership reset? Insights from NDTV Profit on fairness, skills, transparency, and retention.

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Why Founders and Startups ignore compliance until it breaks them

Founder Pod recap with Pratik Vaidya on founder systems—compliance, hiring timing, delegation, culture-first decisions, and scaling without firefighting.

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Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Amendment 2025 – from 50 or more employees reduced to 10 or more

Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Amendment 2025 lowers applicability from 50 to 10 employees. Learn impact, contributions, timelines, and compliance steps.

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OVERTIME payment as per the new labour codes

Understand overtime under India’s New Labour Codes 2025–26: minimum wage rules, consent, overtime rate, wage slips, state variations, and calculation.

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Supreme Court EPF Wage Ceiling Review: Employer Preparedness & Compliance Roadmap

Supreme Court directs review of EPF wage ceiling ₹15,000. Understand impact on coverage, pensions, costs, and how employers should prepare.

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The Silent Revolution: Labour Code Changes Transform Workers’ Lives

Pratik Vaidya explains how India’s new labour codes, effective 21 Nov 2025, quietly transformed worker rights, wages, social security, and dignity.

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