Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021
On March 01, 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE) issued the Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021. Key
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India | Geospatial Data Guidelines, 2021
On 15th February, 2021, the Department of Science and Technology released Guidelines for acquiring and producing Geospatial Data and Geospatial Data Services
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Russia | Federal Law on Personal Data, modified
On March 01, 2021, the amendment modifying the Federal Law “On Personal Data” has come into force. The State Duma adopted the
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New Jersey | Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act
On February 22, 2021, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act signed by the Governor in order legalize
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Due date for furnishing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2019-20 extended further to 31.03.2021
In view of the difficulties expressed by the taxpayers in meeting this time limit, Government has decided to further extend the due
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Puerto Rico | Guidelines on Lactation Room Standards
The Woman’s Advocate Office (‘WAO’) of Puerto Rico has published Guidelines on the Acclimatization of Lactation Rooms[1] on 11th February, 2021. The
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Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020
On February 19, 2021, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020 has come into force. The Amendment Act modifies
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IKIGAI Law’s comments on Draft National Strategy on Blockchain Technology
In January 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) had released a Draft on National Strategy on Blockchain[1]. The draft
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Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, notified
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 has been notified by the Government. The Rules empower ordinary
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Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the ‘Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021’ which seeks to amend Faceless Assessment Scheme,
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MCA applies certain provisions of Companies Act to LLPs
Central Government announced the extension of applicability of following provisions of Companies Act, 2013 to LLPs : Sub- sections (1) to (11)
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Labour Law | Minimum Wages, 2021 around the world
The brief discusses minimum wages across the Countries. Minimum Wage 2021 Countries 2021 Source United Kingdom The National Living Wage will
Continue readingNHAI transitions to 100% Cashless Toll Collection through FASTag
NHAI has successfully transitioned to 100% cashless tolling at National Highways fee plazas across the country following the guidelines for mandatory payment
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Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
On February 17, 2021, the Major Port Authorities Act, received the assent of the President which will replace the previous Major Port
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USA | Arizona Civil Rights Act modified to expand protections for pregnant workers
On February 4, 2021, Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) has been modified through House Bill 2045 in order to expand protections for
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United Kingdom | Consultation on New Regime on Subsidy Control, introduced
With the advent end of transition period on 31st December, 2020, following the exit of UK from EU, the UK Government’s Department
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United Kingdom | Pension Schemes Act, 2021
On February 11, 2021, the Pension Schemes Act 2021 has received Royal Assent. The Act is divided into 6 parts dealing with
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Producer Companies Rules, 2021
The Central in exercise of the powers conferred by the Companies Act, 2013, and in supersession of the Producer Companies (General Reserve)
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Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021
On February 05, 2021, the Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021 have come into effect. The Rules
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China State Council adopts Pollution Discharge Permit Management Regulations
On December 09, 2020, the China State Council adopts the Regulations on the Administration of Pollution Discharge Permits”. They are set to
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