Employees’ State Insurance Corporation vide its circular dated 7th July, 2021 has restored clause 2(f) of Rules for the Recognition of Union of the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Corporation and Federations of such unions. The union of employees of ESI Corporation and Federation of such union now requires compulsory registration under ‘The Trade Unions act, 1926’. In the view of the new circular, the circular dated 8th March, 2018 that removed the clause 2(f) of the Act stands withdrawn.
AB-PMJAY Scheme: e-Shram Portal for gig worers
Recognizing the contribution of the gig and platform workers to the nation’s economy, Union Budget 2025-26 announcement has provisions for (i) registration of online platform