Revised Minimum Wages to Employees/Workers in Assam
On July 10, 2024, the Government of Assam revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and monthly wages for various sectors, including bakeries, breweries, blacksmithing, biscuit manufacturing, the film industry, canteens, cooperative societies, petrol pumps, and private hospitals.
Important Provisions Of ESI Coming into Force in Manipur
On July 10, 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Employment extended provisions of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) to Bishnupur, Senapati, Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur, and Thoubal districts in Manipur. Key sections implemented include 38-43, 45A-I, 46-73, 74, 75, and 76(2-4), 82-83. This move enhances social security for employees by providing access to medical care, maternity benefits, sickness benefits, and disablement benefits
Jharkhand Government fixes the minimum wage rates for workmen
The government of Jharkhand on June 28th 2024, notified the rate of minimum wage to be fixed for the different categories of workmen of any category or class under the Jharkhand Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1972.
In absence of any agreed-upon rate of wage for a specific employment of any category or class of workmen, the contractor is obligated to pay the fixed wages on monthly basis.
Understanding the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers in May 2024
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released the latest Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for May 2024, which serves as a crucial indicator of inflation trends impacting industrial workers across India. Compiled by the Labour Bureau, the index rose marginally by 0.5 points to reach 139.9, reflecting slight cost increases in essential goods and services.
Ensuring Dignity and Security: Jharkhand’s Initiative for Gig Workers
In a progressive move towards safeguarding the rights of platform-based gig workers, the Government of Jharkhand has proposed a comprehensive bill aimed at their registration and welfare. This legislative effort underscores the state’s commitment to addressing issues of social security, occupational health, and safety within the gig economy.
Karnataka Government releases Draft bill to regulate Social Security and Welfare of Gig Workers
Draft Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill seeks to regulate the social security and welfare of platform-based gig workers in the State by establishing a fund to be called, the Karnataka Gig Worker’s Social Security and Welfare Fund and the establishment of the Gig Workers Welfare Board. Objections and suggestions from persons likely to be affected may be addressed to the Principal Secretary to the government, Labour Department on or before 10th July, 2024
EPFO has announced enhancement of dearness allowance
Consequent upon increase of Dearness Allowance by 4% to 50% w.e.f. 01.01.2024, the payments of allowances where ever applicable may be made at enhanced rates of 25% over the existing rates w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
EPFO SOP for freezing MIDs/UANs/Establishments
EPFO, considering that it is imperative to freeze some or all of the operations in respect of MIDs/UANs/Establishments, where there is a chance of fraudulent withdrawal or an attempt to fraud or having committed the fraud, to lay out a procedure for freezing and de-freezing of such MIDs/UANs/Establishments, has prescribed an SOP.
ESIC Clarification regarding Correction in Date of Birth of Insured Persons and their Family Members / Dependents
It is clarified that when a beneficiary applies for correction of D.O.B where the desired change in the declared age is 3 years or more, the insured person should, in addition, be asked to appear before the Medical Referee who may be requested to advise whether his age and condition corroborate the revised age applied for.
Chandigarh Labour Reform: Balancing Growth and Protection
In a landmark move, the Chandigarh Administration has issued a notification under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, bringing significant reforms to the operational framework of local businesses.
