New Steps For Protecting Workers from Adverse Heat

In the context of extreme hot weather, if a worker gets sick due to a heatwave and has to take time off work, they can receive sickness benefits. This ensures that workers can recover without worrying about financial losses due to their absence from work.

RERA Bihar Launches New Online Appointment Service

On July 22, 2024, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of Bihar announced an innovative step to make scheduling appointments with their officers easier and more efficient. The introduction of a new online appointment service aims to streamline the process and improve visitor experience.

New Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2023

The Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2023, brings much-needed changes to property transaction laws in Punjab. Here’s what you need to remember:
Certificates of sale from public auctions must be registered.
Agreements involving the deposit of title deeds as loan security must be registered.
An old clause has been removed to simplify the registration process.

New Haryana Electronics Waste Recycling Policy, 2024

The Draft Haryana Electronics Waste Recycling Policy, 2024, marks a significant stride towards sustainable e-waste management in Haryana. By addressing key areas such as IT asset disposal, household appliance waste, and environmental health hazards, the policy sets a comprehensive framework for the responsible handling of e-waste

New Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2024

The Government of Chandigarh has proposed the Draft Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2024, on July 24, 2024.
Applicability:
The rules apply to aggregators onboarding transport vehicles in the designated area of operation and Vehicles covered include all motor vehicles under the Act, as well as e-rickshaws, e-bikes, cabs, etc.

DoT issues New Rules For Maritime Safety

The Department of Telecommunications issued a notification regarding the draft rules for the Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024 on 24th July 2024. These draft rules outline the framework for granting and managing certificates for operating the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

New Updates To Shops and Establishments Rules in Maharashtra

These changes, outlined in the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Rules, 2024, focus on enhancing documentation requirements for establishments.
Implications for Establishments:
Documentation Compliance
Administrative Adjustments
Regulatory Alignment

New Social Security Measures for Gig and Platform Workers: What You Need To Know

On July 22, 2024, the Ministry of Labour & Employment shared important updates regarding social security measures for gig and platform workers in India. The introduction of these social security measures represents a major step forward in recognizing and supporting gig and platform workers, who often face job insecurity and lack of traditional benefits. As the gig economy continues to grow, having a robust social security system in place will help provide stability and protection for millions of workers