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Updated on: Oct 2021

Jobs

Govt of India launches DigiSaksham to enhance employability of youth

Oct 1, 2021

Labour codes unlikely to be implemented this fiscal

The four labour codes are unlikely to be implemented this fiscal in view of slow progress on the dra...

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Sep 21, 2021

Latest news: Labour codes unlikely to be implemented this fiscal - SightsIn Plus

Govt launches e-Shram Portal for free workers registration across India

Today, Minister for Labour and Employment,nbspShri Bhupender Yadav today formally launched e-Shram...

Labour Law

Aug 26, 2021

Latest news: Govt launches e-Shram Portal for free workers registration across India - SightsIn Plus

Govt increased Dearness Relief to for pensioners family pensioners

Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has issued an order for increasing the Dearness Relief...

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Jul 22, 2021

Latest news: Govt increased Dearness Relief to for pensioners family pensioners - SightsIn Plus

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Government grants further extension in timelines of compliances

Government grants further extension in timelines of compliances and has also announced tax exemption for expenditure on COVID-19 treatment and ex-gratia received on death due to COVID-19. Tax exemption Many taxpayers have received financial help from their employers and well-wishers for meeting their expenses incurred for treatment of Covid-19. In order to ensure that no […]

Jun 26, 2021

Jobs

Govt may extend ABRY deadline till March 2022 to boost fresh hiring

The Government of India is considering extending the timeline of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) till March next year from the existing June 30, in a bid to boost fresh hiring in the country amid the pandemic, said sources. Under the ABRY approved by the Union Cabinet in December last year, the government pays […]

Jun 21, 2021

Labour Law

Draft Rules of Compensation under Code On Social Security, 2020 notified

The government of India has notified the draft rules relating to Employee’s Compensation under the Code on Social Security, 2020 on 03.06.2021 for inviting objections and suggestions, if any, from the stakeholders. The objections and suggestions are required to be submitted within a period of 45 days from the date of notification of the draft […]

Jun 16, 2021

ESIC

ESI extends coverage for casual and contractual workers

ESI extends coverage for casual and contractual employees of Municipal bodies Union Minister Santosh Gangwar has announced the decision to extend coverage under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) to all casual and contractual workers working in the municipal bodies in the country. He said, the ESI Corporation has been directed to take […]

Jun 11, 2021

Labour Law

Labour codes on the cards: Companies’ PF liability to go up

Labour codes on the cards: Companies’ PF liability to go up, take-home salary to go down The four labour codes are likely to see the light of day in a couple of months as the Centre is now keen to go ahead with the implementation of these laws, which among others will result in a reduction in take-home […]

Jun 7, 2021

Labour Law

Govt forms panel for fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages

Government of India forms panel for fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages The government of India has issued an order and has constituted the Expert Group Panel to provide technical inputs and recommendations on the fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Minimum Wages. The Group has been constituted for a period of […]

Jun 3, 2021

Labour Law

Centre issues advisory to encourage work from home for nursing mothers

Encourage Work-from-home for Nursing Mothers: Govt Issues Advisory to States, UTs Amid Covid The government of India on Tuesday has issued an advisory to all the State Governments/UTs to encourage work-from-home (WFH) for nursing mothers under the enabling provision for permitting work from home for nursing mothers under Section 5 (5) of the Maternity Benefit […]

Jun 1, 2021

EPFO

EPFO allows its subscribers to avail second COVID-19 advance

EPFO allows its subscribers to avail second COVID-19 advance amidst second wave of Covid-19 pandemic To support its subscribers during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has now allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance. The provision for special withdrawal to meet the financial need of members during pandemic was introduced in […]

May 31, 2021

Coronavirus

Govt rolls out pension scheme for families of workers who died due to COVID-19

Govt rolls out pension scheme for families of workers who died due to COVID-19 The Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced additional benefits for workers through ESIC and EPFO schemes to address the fear and anxiety of workers about the well-being of their family members due to increasing incidences of death due to COVID […]

May 30, 2021

Labour Law

Govt of Goa to issue Smart labour card to employees for their safety and welfare

Govt of Goa to issue Smart labour card to employees: CM Pramod Sawant The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has said that the Government for the first time in Goa has endeavoured to provide Smart Labour Cards to the employees of the organized and unorganized sectors for their safety and welfare. CM, Dr. Pramod Sawant […]

May 26, 2021

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Government Revised Rate of Minimum Wages for Central sphere Employees

Government Revised Rate of Minimum Wages for Central sphere Employees In a major relief to a different category of workers engaged in various scheduled employments in the central sphere, the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India has notified and revised the rate of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) with effect from 1.4.2021 The […]

May 22, 2021

ESIC

ESIC extends date for filing of ESI contribution for April 2021

ESIC extends date for filing of ESI contribution for the month of April, 2021 The country is dealing with a very challenging situation due to second wave of COVID-19 Pandemic. Many establishments are temporarily closed and workers are unable to work. In line with the relief measures being extended by Government to business entities and […]

May 13, 2021