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We are delighted to share that Lex Alliance, Advocates & Legal Consultants has been recognised as a Top-Tier Firm for Labour and Employment in the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Rankings 2026. This recognition reflects the firm's unwavering commitment to delivering strategic, practical, and commercially focused legal solutions across the full spectrum of labour and employment matters. Over the years, our team has advised domestic and international clients on co

NOTIFICATIONS New EPF, EPS & EDLI Schemes Approved to Align with Code on Social Security, 2020 The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) has approved the introduction of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026; Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026; and Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, as part of a broader effort to modernise India’s social security framework in line with the Code on Social Security, 2020. These new schemes are intended to replace t

NOTIFICATIONS Education Support for Wards of Unorganised Workers Strengthened in Alignment with Code on Social Security, 2020 The Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced a reform to strengthen educational support for children of unorganised workers, aligning welfare measures with the Code on Social Security, 2020. The change allows students receiving welfare-based scholarships under the Labour Welfare Scheme (Education Component) to also avail merit-based scholarships o

NOTIFICATIONS Redefinition of “Worker” Category Under Indian Labour Laws The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, through a notification dated 30 January 2026 , has significantly redefined the scope of who qualifies as a “worker” under Indian labour law frameworks. The notification clarifies that persons employed in a supervisory capacity and earning more than ₹18,000 per month will no longer fall within the statutory definition of a “worker”. This change