April 9, 2026

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, on the Draft Code on Social Security (Karnataka) Rules, 2026, which cover definitions and publication of details of the Competent and Appellate Authorities, employer consultation before board nominations, workable timelines for verification of nominations, alignment of funeral expenses with the Central Rules, flexibility in […]

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, on the Draft OSH and Working Conditions (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The recommendations cover definition and publication of designated, licensing and competent authorities, transparent criteria for approvals, registration and licensing, review of overlapping registration and medical examination requirements, a simpler process for constituting Safety Committees,

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, on the Draft Industrial Relations (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The recommendations cover alignment of state timelines with the central framework, recognition of existing internal mechanisms in place of duplicate committees, review of negotiating union recognition thresholds and tenure, refinement of the scope of negotiable matters,

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka on the Draft Code on Wages (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The recommendations cover publication of authority details and jurisdiction, harmonization with the Draft Central Wage Rules, definitional clarity on shifts and skill categorization, employer and sector representation on advisory bodies, treatment of deductions and advances