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Updated on: Mar 2022

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Steps for Safety of the Workers in Private Companies

Mar 27, 2022

Implementation of provisions for GIG and Platform Workers

According to the Minister of State, Ministry of Labour amp Employment, Mr Rameswar Teli said in Pa...

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Mar 27, 2022

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Implementation Of New Labour Codes

Labour is in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and under Labour Codes, rules are required ...

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Mar 27, 2022

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Karnataka High Court on Work From Home under Maternity Benefit Act

The Karnataka High Court said that Mothers of newborn babies can avail work from home options once t...

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Mar 24, 2022

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ICC is mandatory for every employer having min 10 employees- Minister

Every employer and organisation whether in public or private sector employing 10 or more people must set up an (ICC) internal committee for receiving complaints of sexual harassment the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav said the government has enacted the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention Prohibition and […]

Mar 23, 2022

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Tata Motors held liable for unfair labour practice: Bombay High Court

Tata Motors held liable for unfair labour practice: Bombay High Court orders compensation for 52 temporary employees According to Justice RV Ghuge view that the employees were terminated strategically so as to ensure that they were not employed continuously for more than 240 days, the criterion to be deemed a permanent employee. The dispute has […]

Mar 22, 2022

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Trade union body calls for Pan-India strike against EPFO proposal

According to TOI report, the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has called for an all-India strike on March 28-29 to oppose a proposal by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay an interest rate 8.1% for 2021-22. EPFO has slashed the interest rate on retirement financial savings for its 6.4 crore EPF subscribers from 8.5% to 8.1%. This rate […]

Mar 14, 2022

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Pension, Gratuity Payment: No more delay if PPO is not issued!- Govt

As per the new order for Pension and Gratuity Payment, the Government has emphasized and also has asked their officials to ensure that the payment of pension and gratuity for its retired Employees is not stopped if final Pension Payment Order (PPO) is delayed and should also not be discontinued under any circumstances. The order also […]

Mar 14, 2022

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Union Government Launches ‘Donate-a-Pension’ Initiative

Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday launched the “Donate-a-Pension” initiative under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme. Under this initiative Citizens of India can donate the premium contribution of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers, drivers, helpers, care givers, nurses, in their household or establishment. The donor can […]

Mar 7, 2022

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Haryana moves to Supreme Court for 75% quota for locals in private jobs

The Haryana government has moved the Supreme Court on Friday against the Punjab and Haryana High Court order staying the state’s law providing for 75% quota to local people in private sector jobs. A Bench led by CJI NV Ramana agreed to take it up on February 7 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned it […]

Feb 5, 2022

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Government is likely to implement a ‘four-day workweek’ by next fiscal year

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health, and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. If the new labour codes are implemented, there’s a likelihood that employees in India may be […]

Jan 25, 2022

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Centre released employment data for the quarter ending Sept 2021

Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Shri Bhupender Yadav today released the report of the second quarter of Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) part of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES). Total employment in nine select sectors stand at 3.1 crore for the quarter ending September 2021 Manufacturing accounted for nearly 39%, followed by Education […]

Jan 14, 2022

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Labour ministry dismisses reports of workers’ exodus amid third wave

The labour ministry has dismissed as “untrue” media reports of mass exodus of workers, especially migrant labour, to their home states amid the third wave of COVID-19. It further said the Centre as well as state governments are keeping a close watch on the scenario and are fully prepared to deal with any situation. “Some […]

Jan 14, 2022

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Major initiatives taken by Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2021

A number of major initiatives were undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Employment during the year 2021. These include the inauguration of E-Shram portal, EPFO-linked Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojna and setting up of new/expansions of ESIC hospitals in Gurugram (Manesar), Shahjahanpur, Haridwar, Vishakhapatanam, Meerut and Tinsukia, Assam. The following are the details: E-Shram Portal The e-Shram portal […]

Jan 6, 2022

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Four-day workweek likely to be implemented from FY 2022-23

The four-day workweek is going to be a reality in India soon The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health, and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. […]

Jan 3, 2022

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Central government may implement 4 labour codes by FY23

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. The Centre has already finalised the rules under these codes and now […]

Dec 20, 2021