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Updated on: Dec 2019
HR Insights: Govt is planning to implement all four labour codes in one go, likely in - SightsIn Plus
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Govt is planning to implement all four labour codes in one go, likely in

Dec 23, 2019

What Code on Wages means for employees

Definition of Wages Definition of Wages under the Code is defined as all remuneration whether by way...

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Dec 18, 2019
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Social Security Code Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Labour minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar, on Wednesday, introduced the Social Security Code Bill, ...

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Dec 13, 2019
Latest news: Social Security Code Bill introduced in Lok Sabha - SightsIn Plus

EPFO monthly contribution to be cut to increase take-home salary

Millions of organized sector employees may soon have the option of reducing their provident fund con...

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Dec 9, 2019
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SightsIn Plus Article: Benefits of IR Code, 2019 and why trade unions to protest against it?
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Benefits of IR Code, 2019 and why trade unions to protest against it?

The Government approved the IR Code, 2019 that proposes to retain the threshold of 100 employees to impart flexibility to firms for retrenchment, but it has a provision for changing ‘such number of employees’ through notification. IR Code proposes to amalgamate- The Trade Unions Act, 1926, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and The […]

Nov 25, 2019
SightsIn Plus Article: Union Cabinet approves the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019
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Union Cabinet approves the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the Industrial Relations Code, 2019 which is the third & the most contentious labour law amendments. This code allows companies to hire workers on a fixed-term contract of any duration. The code has retained the threshold on the worker […]

Nov 22, 2019
SightsIn Plus Article: The Government of Karnataka allows women to work in night shift
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The Government of Karnataka allows women to work in night shift

The Government of Karnataka on Wednesday issued an order to scrap the law that bans employing women in night shifts in factories, subject to certain security conditions. The order issued by the government says that women can work during night shifts (between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.) in places registered under the Factories Act, 1948. […]

Nov 21, 2019
SightsIn Plus Article: The central government is planning to introduce ‘One Nation, One Pay Day’ system
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The central government is planning to introduce ‘One Nation, One Pay Day’ system

According to Labour & Employment Minister Santosh Gangwar, The central government is planning to introduce ‘One Nation, One Pay Day’ system. Gangwar said there should be a pan-India single wage day every month across various sectors to ensure that workers get timely payment of salaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen on this legislation to […]

Nov 18, 2019
SightsIn Plus Article: The EPFO may increase the superannuation age and members may get the option to draw pension after 60
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The EPFO may increase the superannuation age and members may get the option to draw pension after 60

According to ET reports, EPFO may soon give members an option to start drawing their pension once they turn 60 instead of 58 currently. The proposal to increase the superannuation age for drawing pension under the scheme is expected to help a beneficiary grow his/her pension kitty, while also aiding the pension fund in reducing […]

Oct 21, 2019
SightsIn Plus Article: EPFO supports a plan that could allow the switch to NPS
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EPFO supports a plan that could allow the switch to NPS

The government is reviewing its proposal to allow private-sector workers to switch between the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS). “EPFO has supported Government’s proposal to allow its subscribers switch to the National Pension System but said the move needs to be backed by suitable amendments to the Pension Fund Regulatory […]

Oct 18, 2019
SightsIn Plus Article: Workers to Get 37% Hike as SC Upholds Delhi Govt Order on Minimum Wages
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Workers to Get 37% Hike as SC Upholds Delhi Govt Order on Minimum Wages

The Supreme Court has upheld a Delhi government notification issued on March 2017 that will result in a 37% hike in worker’s minimum wages. The case had been pending in courts for two years. All permanent, fixed-term, contractual, casual, as well as daily-wage workers, will benefit from this order. “All objections raised by the employers’ […]

Oct 17, 2019