The Government of Telangana has rolled out the Code on Social Security (Telangana) Rules, 2026 to reinforce social security provisions and enhance the protection and welfare of workers throughout the state. The new rules will lay down a clearer framework for the implementation of social security benefits and will encourage better compliance and welfare of workers.

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The Labour, Employment, Training and Factories Department has formally launched the revised guidelines with an objective of providing safety nets to unorganised workers, contract employees and women across the state and adding modern digital updates to labour compliance.
All major compliance tasks—including registrations, license renewals, cess payments, claims, and filing grievances—will now happen entirely online through the integrated State Portal.
The state is setting up dedicated Unorganised Workers' Social Security and Construction Workers' Boards to manage welfare funds. Money from these funds will go directly into the bank accounts of registered workers via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Women workers are entitled to a medical bonus of ₹3,500 and fully paid maternity leave (up to 26 weeks). Establishments employing 50 or more persons shall provide a safe crèche facility within 1 km or pay a crèche allowance monthly.
If an employer delays payment of injury or disablement compensation to a worker for more than one month, he shall pay a penalty of 12% simple interest per annum, payable in addition to the original dues.
In case of a fatal accident at the workplace, the employer is under a legal obligation to pay to the authorities a sum of not less than ₹25,000 to meet the funeral expenses of the worker.
Public sector employers and some private companies must inform the regional Career Centres of vacant positions at least 15 days prior to the opening of applications, with the aim of improving the monitoring of employment.
The employer is required to keep only a few unified electronic registers (including wages, attendance and accidents) and to keep these electronic registers for a minimum of 5 years.
The business owners can go to a designated compounding officer and settle specific and minor rule violations by paying a penalty instead of long court trials.

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Code on Social Security Telangana Rules 2026 Key Guidelines