The document summarizes recent amendments to several Indian labour laws: 1. The Factories Act was amended to improve welfare measures like canteens and creches and appoint safety officers, and prevent police from filing cases against employers for accidents. 2. The ESI Act's wage ceiling was raised to Rs. 15,000 and conveyance allowance was excluded from wages. Records only need be kept for 5 years. 3. The EPF Act increased death benefit coverage to Rs. 1,30,000. 4. The Workmen Compensation Act raised compensation minimums and maximums and extended the calculation wage ceiling. It may also be renamed the Employees Compensation Act.