The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has come out with an Amnesty Scheme 2025 which has been approved in its 196th ESI Corporation Meeting held in Shimla , Himachal Pradesh , being effective from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, thereby providing a structured mechanism for employers to settle legal disputes with ESIC outside the courts. As of March 2025, around 27,000 cases were pending in various courts.
Sustainable products to become norm for consumers as new law enters into force - Karma Global
California Supreme Court Says Even a Single Slur by a Coworker Can Give Rise to Employer Liability for Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation (US) - Karma Global
UAE Government amends provisions of law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations - Karma Global
The Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court fined a private firm AED 10 million for appointing 113 citizens in fictitious roles to evade Emiratisation targets. Karma Global analyses the ruling and its compliance implications for employers operating in the UAE.
Government of Maharashtra announces revised minimum wages for scheduled employments effective from 7 July 2024 to December 2024. Understand penalty provisions under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and payroll compliance implications for employers.
Abu Dhabi has extended maternity leave to 90 days for eligible private sector nationals, with full pay, job protection, nursing breaks and paternity leave. Karma Global reviews the policy provisions and the operational implications for employers.
Canada introduces the Sustainable Jobs Act to support workers and communities in the transition to a net-zero economy. Explore how the legislation strengthens accountability, transparency and workforce readiness, with insights from Karma Global’s global compliance perspective.
Canada’s Sustainable Jobs Act marks a major step in aligning economic growth with worker readiness and net-zero goals. Explore how the legislation strengthens accountability, governance and engagement, and why it matters for global employers navigating workforce and compliance transitions.
Karma Global’s Union Budget 2024 advisory summarises key taxation reforms under the new regime, TDS updates, employment and skilling schemes, direct tax and customs duty changes, and the compliance implications for businesses, including MSMEs, in the evolving labour and social security landscape.