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Labour Law Notifications

PF ALERT

File your monthly PF return and payments.

Provident Fund – Online filing and payment.

Form: Electronic Challan cum Receipt Filling (ECR)

Deadline: 15th October 2025

Why should we file?

This return will have member wise details of the wages and contributions, simplifying and digitizing the monthly fillings before EPFO for employers.

TAKEAWAY

Validate & Activate UANs – Every employee must have a working UAN linked to your establishment.
Exited? Update Their Details – Mark exits to stop PF deductions.
New Joiners? Get Them Registered – Link their UANs and update KYC.

ESIC ALERT

File your monthly ESI reports with the ESIC

Form: Form 6

Deadline: 15th October, 2025

Why file?

The main purpose of filing monthly reports is to ensure that the employees receive their mandated social security benefits.

TAKEAWAY

Keep your workforce records fresh! Update new hires, exits, roles, and more to stay compliant and organized.
Note that a NIL return can also be submitted.

PROFESSIONAL TAX ALERT

File your monthly professional Tax return

Ensure you file your monthly Professional Tax return

Form: Form 5A

Deadline: 20th October, 2025

When to deduct?

When the salary of the employee is more than 25,000 per month

Note: If the monthly deduction is less than Rs. 5000, filing can be made quarterly

Is there any threshold?

Yes, not more than Rs. 2500 can be deducted in a year

(Please note that the dates mentioned are as applicable in the State of Karnataka.)

TAKEAWAY

Ensure you update the latest employment details (new hires, exited employees, appraisal, etc.)
Don’t forget to pay the tax and collect your acknowledgment for future reference.

EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE RETURN ALERT

It's time you file your Employee Exchange Quarterly Returns

Employment Exchange Quarterly Returns

Form: Form ER 1

Deadline: 31st October, 2025

Why file?

To provide information on employment, vacancies, and manpower to help government agencies track labour market conditions.

TAKEAWAY

Private sector? File ER-1. Public sector? File ER-2. Double-check your details and submit on time—then save that confirmation message like a pro!