New Updates in Election Schedule for Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a change in the election schedule for the legislative assemblies in both Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana.
New Notification For Shops And Establishments In Punjab
Notification permits all the establishments in the state to remain open on all 365 days of the year for a further period of 1 year up to May 31, 2025.
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
The Labour Department of Chandigarh Issues Important Updates for Shops and Commercial Establishments
The Labour Department of Chandigarh on June 26th, 2024, issued the notification regarding the permission to keep the shops and Commercial Establishments open all 365 days and operate 24 hours.
Key Updates:
Conditions for opening of shops
Security after 10 pm
Women employees not to work after 8pm
Anti-Harassment Measures
Holiday and Wages
Advancements in Workplace Amenities: Updates to Tamil Nadu’s Shops Act
In a significant move towards improving workplace conditions, the Tamil Nadu state government has implemented amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, effective July 2.
Streamlining Liquor License Regulations in Karnataka: What You Need to Know
The Government of Karnataka recently enacted amendments to the Karnataka Excise (Sale of Indian and Foreign Liquors) Rules, 1968, aimed at refining the licensing criteria for establishments in urban areas.
Paid holiday on the account of Bye-elections in Punjab
The Punjab Government on 24th June 2024 declared paid holiday to the voters of Jalandhar West (SC) constituency, who are employees working across any shops and commercial establishments situated in the State of Punjab to enable them to cast their votes on account of Bye-elections 2024 to Vidhan Sabha.
As per the circular, 10-07-2024 falling on Wednesday will be declared as Closed day for voters of 34 – Jalandhar West (SC) Assembly Constituency, Punjab.
Paid leave on the event of Bye-elections declared by Government of Haryana
The Government of Haryana on 28th June 2024, announced holiday with wages on account of Bye-elections on 10th July 2024 (Wednesday) only for those employees employed under any shops and commercial establishments falling with the jurisdiction of the State of Haryana and who have been enrolled as voters in Legislative Assembly Constituencies of 04-Badrinath & 33-Manglaur of Uttarakhand and 34- Jalandhar West (SC) of Punjab to enable them to cast their votes in respective constituencies.
Unlocking Opportunities: Telangana’s IT Industry Exemption
In a bid to foster growth and innovation within Telangana’s thriving information technology sector, the government has issued a landmark exemption from certain provisions of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988. Effective May 30, 2024, this exemption applies specifically to information technology-enabled services (ITES) and information technology establishments across the state.
Goa SPCB Directs Continuous Monitoring In Industries & Other Establishments
According to GSPCB directions, steel plants in the Red & Orange Category must install Online Continuous Stack Emission Monitoring Systems(OCEMS) and Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring stations by 31st August 2024. Additionally, industries, establishments, hotels, common STPs, commercial establishments, residential complexes, and educational institutions with ETPs of 50 KLD and above, and STPs of 100 KLD and above, must install an online water quality monitoring system by 31st August 2024.
