Jharkhand Labour Department expands reporting obligations for wage deductions solely from factories to encompass all establishments
The Jharkhand Labour Department has notified the Jharkhand Payment of Wages (Amendment) Rules, 2023 (“Amendment Rules”) to further amend the Jharkhand Payment […]
Employers in Delhi directed to grant paid holidays to employees (residing in constituency of Uttar Pradesh and working in establishments of NCT of Delhi) on account of General Elections in multiple Districts
On account of General Elections to Lok Sabha and Bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies of various States, the Government of NCT of Delhi, […]
Employers of industrial undertakings/establishments in Maharashtra directed to grant paid holiday to employees (registered as voters) in view of upcoming general elections to Lok Sabha
Employers of all industrial groups, corporations, companies and institutions, industrial undertakings or other establishments in Maharashtra are directed to grant a paid […]
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2024 notified by State Government; enhances contribution rates
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mail in trail), the Maharashtra Government has notified the Maharashtra Labour Welfare […]
Shops and commercial establishments in Rajasthan granted conditional exemption from prohibition on engaging women workers in night shifts
The Government of Rajasthan has temporarily exempted shops and commercial establishments in Rajasthan from the provisions of Section 22 of the Rajasthan […]
Paid holiday declared in establishments and factories falling within the Legislative Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh on 13th May, 2024 on account of elections
In preparation for the upcoming elections of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, the General Administration Department, Andhra Pradesh, has issued an […]
Employers of Shops and Establishments, Factories, etc. in Telangana directed to grant paid holiday to employees/workers on 13th May, 2024 in view of upcoming General Elections
On account of General Elections to Lok Sabha, 2024 and Bye-Election to 71-Secunderabad Cantt. (SC) Assembly Constituency, the Government of Telangana, in […]
West Bengal Labour Department directs employers to grant paid holidays to employees on account of elections in several constituencies in the State; daily wage / casual workers also entitled to paid holiday on poll days
On account of the Lok Sabha General Elections and the West Bengal Legislative Assembly by-election, 2024, the Government of West Bengal has […]
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly proposes amendments through Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2024; enhancements proposed in employee and employer contributions to Labour Welfare Fund
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has promulgated the Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (“Bill”) to propose further amendments to the Maharashtra Labour […]
EPFO introduces Digital Joint Request format for all new cases of enhanced EPF contributions under Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme
With a view to reduce time and paper consumption, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization has issued a format for making a Joint […]
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Amendment Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha; proposes extended timelines and removal of conciliation option for sexual harassment complaints
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Amendment Bill, 2024 (“Bill”) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha with […]
Labour Ministry issues Advisory to drive gender equality and women’s participation in the workforce
Ministry of Labour and Employment (“Ministry”) has issued an Advisory for employers, aimed at fostering gender equality and increasing participation of women […]