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The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1251/2024-P3(1),The Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of September 2025 as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act. Please refer press release for more details.

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Please take a printout of the enclosed minimum wage revision circular and prominently display it at the entrance of the office/factory premises so that all employees can easily read it.

Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025
(Applicable only within the State of Karnataka)

The Cabinet of the Government of Karnataka has approved the implementation of the “Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025”, providing one day of paid leave per month to women employees across all sectors, including Government Departments, Garment Industries, MNCs, IT/ITES, and other private establishments. This is in accordance with Government Order CC 466/2023, issued from Bengaluru on 12/11/2025.

All concerned employers have to extend 12 days of paid menstrual leave per annum to all permanent, contract, and outsourced female employees between the ages of 18 to 52 years, employed in establishments registered under the following enactments:

• The Factories Act, 1948
• The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961
• The Garden Workers Act, 1951
• The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966
• The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961

This provision has been introduced with the intent of promoting women’s health, enhancing efficiency and productivity, and supporting their overall mental and physical well-being.

Conditions

1. Monthly Utilization: The menstrual leave allotted for a particular month must be availed within the same month. Carry-forward or accumulation of unused menstrual leave to subsequent months is not permitted.
2. No Medical Certificate Required: Female employees are not required to submit any medical certificate to avail one day of menstrual leave each month.

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The Government of Karnataka Vide Number:CSU 16 HL2025, has released Notification regarding list of Holidays FY2026 (Kannada Version).Please refer the notification for more details.

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The Government of Puducherry Vide G.O. Ms. No. 73, has released Notification regarding list of Holidays FY 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.

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The Government of Meghalaya Vide No.GAA.78/2025/23, has released Notification regarding List of Holidays FY 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh Vide No.G/430/2025, has released Notification regarding revision of minimum wages for various employment w.e.f from 01st Oct 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.