The Labour Department of Kerala vide press release dated 29 June, 2020 has clarified that any industrial disputes related to non-payment of wages or salary by industries closed down by lockdown shall be resolved by alternate dispute resolution. The clarification is made following the order of state governments to pay salaries without fail by industries closed down by lockdown and the Judgement of the Supreme Court on the matter dated 12.06.2020.
Any industrial disputes related to non-payment of wages or salary by industries closed down by lockdown shall be resolved by negotiation between employer and employees failing which it shall be referred to the mediation of the labour department officials.
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