Minimum wage and PF/ESI violation cases in Mysuru

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1. News11 Jul 2026

   783 workers file cases over minimum wage violations

   483 workers in Mysuru region filed 783 labour court cases in 2 years over minimum wage, PF/ESI violations, amid Karnataka's revised wage...

   Explanation in simple terms

   A total of 783 workers in Mysuru have taken legal action against their employers for failing to pay the government-mandated minimum wage. These workers are also reporting issues regarding unpaid contributions to their mandatory retirement and health insurance funds. By filing these cases, the employees are seeking to ensure they receive the fair pay and benefits they are legally entitled to. Authorities will now review these claims to determine if the companies involved broke labor laws.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. News23 May 2026

   After minimum wage revision, Karnataka pushes Centre for change in ESI ceiling

   With the revised minimum wages notified on Saturday (May 23, 2026) and with an average hike of about 60%, the Karnataka government is...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Karnataka government recently increased the minimum wage for workers in Mysuru and across the state. Because of this pay raise, many employees now earn more than the current limit for mandatory health insurance coverage. The state is now asking the central government to raise this salary ceiling so that these workers can continue to receive their health benefits. This change is necessary to ensure that higher wages do not accidentally disqualify staff from their existing insurance protections.

   thehindu.com