EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE UNDER THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS' NEW DISCLOSURE RULES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Published On: 31/07/2025

Practice Area: Employment Law

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs' new disclosure rules under the Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 mark a significant shift in corporate governance, making workplace compliance a matter of public disclosure for all companies under the Companies Act, 2013. In this article, INDUSLAW's Debjani Aich, Shivani Kapur Jeet, and Riddhi Jain examine the latest amendments, which require companies to publicly report sexual harassment complaint data, maternity benefit compliance, and gender-wise employee count while navigating the practical challenges of enhanced transparency requirements and dual penalty frameworks.