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Updated on: Jan 2020

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A glimpse of the proposed Social Security Code

Jan 24, 2020

EPFO added a new online feature to make Transfer and Claim process simpler

According to a Livemint report, The EPFO has launched a new online feature date of exit...

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Jan 23, 2020

Latest news: EPFO added a new online feature to make Transfer and Claim process simpler - SightsIn Plus

Contractual employees are entitled to the benefit of Provident Fund -Supreme Court

The benefits of the provident fund should be extended to contractual employees, the Supreme Court ha...

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Jan 20, 2020

Latest news: Contractual employees are entitled to the benefit of Provident Fund -Supreme Court - SightsIn Plus

Millions of gig workers set to get health coverage and other benefits soon PSC

The inclusion of gig workers in new labour laws, offering millions of informal workers...

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Jan 10, 2020

Latest news: Millions of gig workers set to get health coverage and other benefits soon PSC - SightsIn Plus

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EPFO likely to reduce the interest rate by end-January 2020

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) may reduce the interest rate to its subscribers by 15-25 basis points, leading to lower returns for the financial year ending March 31, 2020. This comes in the wake of EPFO offering its subscribers an interest of 8.65% in 2018-19 fiscal after taking seven months to convince the finance ministry of […]

Jan 7, 2020

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Labour Ministry plans to launch ‘SANTUSHT’ portal in Jan for the speedy resolution of the grievances

The labour ministry plans to launch a new portal ‘Santusht’ in Jan 2020 for the speedy redressal of worker as well as employer grievances and ensuring effective implementation of labour laws at the grassroots level. Initially, Santusht (Hindi for satisfied) would monitor all services provided by retirement fund body EPFO and health insurance and services […]

Dec 30, 2019

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Labour Ministry to enforce EPFO’s move to restore pension commutation from Jan 1, 2020

The labour ministry will enforce the retirement fund body EPFO’s decision to restore pension commutation, or advance part-withdrawal, under the Employees’ Pension Scheme from January 1, 2020, a move which will benefit 6.3 lakh pensioners, PTI reports. These 6.3 lakh pensioners had opted for commutation of their pension and got a lump sum amount at […]

Dec 30, 2019

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Govt is planning to implement all four labour codes in one go, likely in 2020

As per a report in Business Standard, The government is planning to implement all the four labour codes on a single date in 2020-21 because the government believes that a single date for the implementation of all the four labour codes will be fruitful because it will ensure uniformity and will lead to efficient execution. […]

Dec 23, 2019

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What Code on Wages 2019 means for employees

Definition of Wages Definition of Wages under the Code is defined as all remuneration whether by way of salaries, allowances or otherwise. This includes – basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance, if any. However, it excludes certain specified compensation items such as value of housing accommodation, conveyance allowance, leave travel allowance etc. If the […]

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, 2019 in Lok Sabha, paving way for universalization of social security for 50 crore workers in the country. Union Cabinet had approved the bill last week. The bill seeks to establish a social security fund and tap the corporate social responsibility fund […]

Dec 13, 2019

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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 contribution; currently at 12% of basic salary and therefore increase their takehome pay. Labour ministry officials said this provision is part of the Social Security Code Bill, 2019, approved by the cabinet and expected to be tabled in Parliament this […]

Dec 9, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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