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Regulatory Updates Ministry Of Finance Mandates Timely Payment of Wages and Salaries for Manpower Engaged Through Contractors The Ministry of Finance, vide Office Memorandum dated 8 May 2026, issued directions regarding timely payment of wages and salaries to manpower engaged directly or through contractors in Central Ministries, Departments, attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies, and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The Office Memorandum has been issu

We are delighted to share that we have inaugurated our new office in New Delhi, marking an important milestone in Lex Alliance’s continued growth and evolution. Located at South Extension Part II, New Delhi, the new 7,200 sq. ft. office brings together our earlier Defence Colony offices into a single, significantly expanded workspace designed to support greater collaboration and operational efficiency. The new facility features modern infrastructure, advanced technology syste

Notifications Revision of Variable Dearness Allowance for Centrally Scheduled Employments The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi, issued a series of orders dated 30 March 2026 revising the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for multiple centrally scheduled employments. The revised rates came into force with effect from 1 April 2026 and have been issued in accordance with Section 69(2) of the Code on Wages, 2019. The revision reflects an incre

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. Jitesh Pandey has been recognized as a Litigation Star for Labour and Employment in the recently released Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Rankings 2026. This distinguished recognition underscores Mr. Pandey’s exceptional expertise, strategic counsel, and longstanding contribution to the field of labour and employment law. Throughout his career, he has advised a diverse range of domestic and multinational clients on co