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Circular regarding payment to the Overseas Bank Accounts of International Workers & their beneficiaries belonging to SSA countries

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-circular-regarding-payment-to-the-overseas-bank-accounts-of-international-workers-their-beneficiaries-belonging-to-ssa-cou) on 2026-03-18, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this circular is to provide guidelines for making payments to international workers and their beneficiaries in SSA countries, promoting ease of doing business and compliance with labour laws.

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Gazette ID central-circular-regarding-payment-to-the-overseas-bank-accounts-of-international-workers-their-beneficiaries-belonging-to-ssa-cou
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-03-18

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must ensure that payments to international workers and their beneficiaries in SSA countries are made in accordance with the guidelines provided in the circular, and must review their existing payment processes to ensure compliance. They should also verify the eligibility of beneficiaries and workers before making payments.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllIT/ITESService SectorManufacturing

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Labour Code
  • Payment of Wages Act

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments must ensure that payments to international workers and their beneficiaries in SSA countries are made in accordance with the guidelines provided in the circular, and must review their existing payment processes to ensure compliance. They should also verify the eligibility of beneficiaries and workers before making payments.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this circular is to provide guidelines for making payments to international workers and their beneficiaries in SSA countries, promoting ease of doing business and compliance with labour laws.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a circular regarding payment to the overseas bank accounts of international workers and their beneficiaries belonging to SSA countries, aiming to facilitate smooth transactions for workers abroad. This circular is expected to impact employers and HR departments dealing with international workers, ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-circular-regarding-payment-to-the-overseas-bank-accounts-of-international-workers-their-beneficiaries-belonging-to-ssa-cou)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-03-18.
What is Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-payment-to-the-overseas-bank-accounts-of-international-workers-their-beneficiaries-belonging-to-ssa-cou about?
The purpose of this circular is to provide guidelines for making payments to international workers and their beneficiaries in SSA countries, promoting ease of doing business and compliance with labour laws.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-payment-to-the-overseas-bank-accounts-of-international-workers-their-beneficiaries-belonging-to-ssa-cou?
Employers and HR departments must ensure that payments to international workers and their beneficiaries in SSA countries are made in accordance with the guidelines provided in the circular, and must review their existing payment processes to ensure compliance. They should also verify the eligibility of beneficiaries and workers before making payments. The compliance deadline is 2026-03-18.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-payment-to-the-overseas-bank-accounts-of-international-workers-their-beneficiaries-belonging-to-ssa-cou?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, IT/ITES, Service Sector, Manufacturing sector(s).