The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), vide Circular No. **Compliance/E-1203096/2025/2823**, has issued a circular announcing the launch of **VISWAS, 2026**, a dispute resolution initiative aimed at facilitating the amicable settlement of disputes relating to damages under the **Code on Social Security, 2020**. The scheme is intended to promote voluntary compliance by providing employers with a structured mechanism to resolve eligible disputes concerning statutory damages, thereby reducing litigation and encouraging faster resolution of pending cases. Employers, establishments, compliance officers, HR professionals, payroll administrators, and legal practitioners should carefully review the circular to understand the scheme's eligibility criteria, settlement process, applicable timelines, and procedural requirements. Stakeholders are advised to refer to the official circular for comprehensive details regarding implementation and compliance under the VISWAS, 2026 scheme.