Mandatory Paid Holiday for Workers in West Bengal
Government of West Bengal has mandated a crucial provision under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951. This provision requires employers across industries, including businesses, trades, and shops, to grant a paid holiday to their employees on the polling day. This notification was published on June 19, 2024.
Ministry of Labour & Employment Releases Latest CPI Data
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has unveiled the All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for agricultural and rural laborers for May 2024, indicating notable increases.
Ensuring Timely Reimbursement for ESI Beneficiaries: A Call for Compliance
In the pursuit of efficient service delivery to Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) beneficiaries, it is crucial to highlight a recurring issue that demands our immediate attention.
Enhanced Healthcare Coverage for Families in Uttarakhand Districts
In a recent development by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), significant changes have been announced regarding healthcare provisions in certain districts of Uttarakhand. According to the Director General, under the powers vested by Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, commencing April 1, 2024, the medical benefits outlined in Regulation 95-A will encompass the families of insured individuals.
Ensuring Fair Compensation: New Wage Rates in Sukma District
In a move to uphold fair labor practices, the Office of the Collector in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, has issued a significant update regarding wage rates for various categories of workers and government employees.
Strengthening Workers’ Financial Security: Goa’s VDA Update
In an effort to bolster the economic security of workers across various industries in Goa, the Office of the Commissioner, Labour, and Employment has issued a significant update. Effective April 1, 2024, the variable dearness allowance (VDA) rates have been revised based on the average consumer price index from July 2023 to December 2023, which reached 400 points.
Join the Discussion: Drafting the New Electricity Supply Code for Punjab
The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has issued a public notice seeking feedback on the Draft Supply Code, 2024. This initiative aims to update and streamline existing regulations by replacing older frameworks like the PSERC (Electricity Supply Code and Related Matters) Regulations, 2014, and others.
Rajasthan Government’s Initiative for By-elections
In a bid to facilitate widespread participation in the upcoming by-elections across Rajasthan, the state government has taken a proactive step. According to recent notifications from the State Election Commission, polling is scheduled for June 30, 2024, in various urban bodies across ten districts of the state. This notification was published on June 18, 2024. […]
Empowering Disabled Workers in Madhya Pradesh’s Construction Sector
n a significant move towards inclusivity, the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has launched the “Building and Other Construction Disability Assistance Grant Scheme, 2024.” Effective April 1, 2023, this scheme aims to assist disabled construction workers by providing grants for essential equipment such as motorized tricycles.
Empowering Democratic Participation: Mizoram Public Holiday Announcement
This holiday applies to all government servants, including personnel from central and state public undertakings, educational institutions, and banking institutions within Ward No. XX of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation and XI/4-Sakawrtuichhun Local Council area.
