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📢 Government Notifies ₹15,000 Wage Ceiling Under Social Security Code, 2020 The Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued a Gazette Notification dated 29 May 2026, notifying ₹15,000 per month as the wage ceiling for Chapter III (EPF Provisions) of the Code on Social Security, 2020. Key Highlights: ✅ Wage Ceiling Notified: ₹15,000 per month ✅ Applicable for Chapter III (EPF) under the Code on Social Security, 2020 ✅ No change in EPF contribution rates ✅ No increase in EPF wage ceiling announced ✅ Formal alignment of EPF provisions under the Social Security Code What Employers Should Know Employers should continue to comply with existing EPF provisions while noting that the Government has now formally notified the wage ceiling under the Social Security Code framework. 📅 Notification Date: 29 May 2026 #EPF #EPFO #SocialSecurityCode2020 #LabourLaw #PayrollCompliance #HRUpdates #StatutoryCompliance #EmploymentLaw #Payroll #HRProfessionals #StatutorySolution

📢 Aadhaar Authentication May Become Mandatory for ESIC Benefits The Ministry of Labour & Employment has advised ESIC to implement mandatory Aadhaar-based identification and authentication under Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. 🔹 Aadhaar authentication may be required for: ESIC Registration Medical Benefits Cash Benefits Dependent Verification Other ESI Services 🔹 No separate notification is required for implementation as Section 142 is considered self-executing. 🔹 No change in ESI contribution rates or wage limits. Employers and employees should ensure Aadhaar details are updated and linked for seamless access to ESIC benefits. #ESIC #Aadhaar #SocialSecurityCode2020 #LabourLaw #StatutoryCompliance #Payroll #HRUpdates #StatutorySolution #ESI #ComplianceUpdate

📢 EPFO Officers Authorized Under the Code on Social Security, 2020 The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has issued a Gazette Notification dated 29 May 2026, authorizing key EPFO officials as Authorized Officers under Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020. ✅ The following officers have been authorized: • Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) • Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner • Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC) • Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) What does this mean for employers? These officials are now legally empowered to perform functions related to EPF administration, compliance, inspections, inquiries, and enforcement under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Important Note 🔹 This notification does not introduce any changes in PF contribution rates. 🔹 There is no impact on employee PF deductions or employer contribution percentages. 🔹 The notification primarily strengthens the legal framework for EPF compliance and administration. 📅 Effective Date: 29 May 2026 #EPFO #SocialSecurityCode2020 #LabourLaw #PFCompliance #StatutoryCompliance #HRUpdates #Payroll #EmploymentLaw #HRProfessionals #StatutorySolution