Latest Gratuity News & Updates

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The new labour codes have changed gratuity rules, allowing certain eligible employees to claim gratuity after one year of continuous service, cut down from the erstwhile rule of five-year period. The new labour codes implemented in November 2025, makes gratuity available sooner for fixed-term and contract workers on a pro rata basis. Permanent employees still need to complete five years of service to claim gratuity, while there are exceptions in case of death or disabil…

Bhopal, Feb 10 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was held at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers approved the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2026, and the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 2026. The Finance Department has been authorised to publish the rules as approved.The proposed rules simplify procedures and jurisdictions, which will facilitate pensioners. Related cases can be resolve…