Kerala Government Revises Variable Dearness Allowance for September 2024
The Government of Kerala, notifies revised variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector Minimum Wages CPI Notification for the month of September 2024.
Labour Welfare and Social Security for Informal and Gig Economy Workers: Key Developments from the Ministry of Labour & Employment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment issues press release regarding Labour Welfare And Social Security In The Informal And Gig Economy.
Kerala Government Mandates Aadhaar for Maternity Benefit Scheme
The Government of Kerala, has released Notification regarding Maternity benefits to all female members registered under various Boards through any web based application using Aadhaar.
Ladakh Union Territory: List of Holidays for 2025
The Administrator of the Union Territory of Ladakh issued a notification outlining the List of Holidays for 2025
Haryana Government’s Special Provisions for Workers on Election Day
The Haryana Government Labour Department issued holiday for upcoming Bye-Elections on 13th November 2024 (Wednesday)
Public Holidays in Delhi for the Year 2025
The Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, has officially released the list of public holidays for the year 2025.
Public Input Sought In Karnataka Over Paid Menstrual Leave Proposal
The Karnataka government is seeking public opinion on a proposal to grant women workers six days of paid menstrual leave per year. This initiative aims to improve the well-being of women in various sectors, including factories, garment industries, multinational companies, and the IT sector, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and morale. The deadline for submitting feedback is within November 29, 2024.
West Bengal Expands Jurisdiction of Labor Tribunals and Courts
The jurisdiction of these tribunals and courts for adjudication disputes/cases has been broadened to include a wider range of labor laws, including the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The government has empowered the heads of directorates and judges-in-charge to distribute cases among tribunals and courts to ensure efficient disposal.
Wage Hike for Part-Time Karmabandhus in West Bengal
The Government of West Bengal has announced a wage hike for part-time Karmabandhus paid out of contingency funds. The monthly remuneration for part-time Karmabandhus has been increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000. The revised wage will be applicable from September 1, 2024.
Puducherry Hikes Wages for Part-Time Casual Government Workers
The daily wages for part-time casual laborers (PTCLs) have been increased from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 13,770. The revised wages will be applicable retrospectively from July 1, 2024.
