Labour Law Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 7th Nov, 2020
Assam
The Assam Minimum Wages Notification (Jun 2020)
The Government of Assam, vide Notification no. GLR.503/81/Pt-I/141 has released revised minimum rates of wages (variable dearness allowance) state of Assam effective from 1st June 2020
Effective Date: 1st Jun, 2020
Released Date: 6th Nov, 2020
Karnataka
Advisory Regarding Grant Of Quarantine Leave To Employees Infected By Corona Virus In Karnataka
The Labour Department Government of Karnataka vide Notification No. KAE 66 KaBani 2020 (Part 1) dated 6th November 2020 has issued below advisory to employers of all public or private companies in the state:- (1) The period of Quarantine of Employees/Workmen infected by Coronavirus shall not be treated as unauthorised absence (2) Employers advised to Enable the Employees/Workmen infected by Corona virus to utilize leaves under their Quota for the period of quarantine (3) The Employees/Workmen who are not coming under the purview of ESIC, even if they are not entitled for leave, if infected by the corona virus, taking in to consideration the larger interest of society, to be granted leave as available/possible, in term of their employment to undergo quarantine (4) In case Employees/Workmen who are infected by Corona Virus who do not have leave in their account, employers advised to facilitate transfer of leave from the account of other Employees/Wokmen and enable them to undergo the quarantine (5) Incase Employee who do not have leave under their quota and when it is already fully utilized, employers advised to provide for advance leave which the Employees are eligible to avail in the future so that the infected Employee/Workmen may undergo quarantine (6) When the Employers are unable to grant leave on their own initiative to Employees and such Employees do not have any kind of leave under their Quota, both Employer and Employees to consult with each other regarding granting of special leaves for the period and come to an amicable solution. Hence Employers in Karnataka are advised to follow the guidelines in order to ensure maximum containment of COVID-19 and the utmost safety of all employees at their establishments
Effective Date: 6th Nov, 2020
Released Date: 5th Nov, 2020
West Bengal
West Bengal State List Of Holidays 2021
The Government of West Bengal vide notification No. 3100 -F(P2) has released the General List of Holidays for the year 2021
Effective Date: 1st Jan, 2021
Released Date: 5th Nov, 2020
Gujarat
Payment Of Overtime Wages To All Eligible Workers Under Factories Act 1948 In Gujarat
The Honourable Supreme Court of India has quashed the Gujarat government’s notification exempting industries in the state from certain provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 relating to the payment of overtime wages, weekly hours, daily hours, intervals, etc on grounds of Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdown restrictions. In accordance with the Supreme Court order, the Government of Gujarat vide notification No. GHR/2020/146/FAC/142020/346/M3 has directed all factories registered under the Factories Act 1948 to pay overtime wages to all eligible workers who have been working since the issuance of the said notification. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 5th Nov, 2020
Released Date: 4th Nov, 2020
Kerala
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Sep 2020)
The Government of Kerala, Labour, and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial establishments and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/953/2020-P3(1), the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of September 2020 are as ascertained by the Director-General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act
Released Date: 31st Oct, 2020
Haryana
The Haryana State Employment Of Local Candidates Bill, 2020
The Government of Haryana vide Gazette No. 33-HLA of 2020/83/16641 has proposed “The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020" to provide reservation to the local candidates of Haryana in private employment. The below mentioned is the brief of the bill (1) Applicability:- The said Act is applicable for Companies, Societies, Trusts, Limited Liability Partnership firms, Partnership Firm and any person employing ten or more persons and an entity, as may be notified by the Government, from time to time. (2) Registration Liability:- The employer shall register such employees receiving a gross monthly salary or wages not more than fifty thousand rupees or as notified by the Government, from time to time. (3) Recruitment Liability:- Every employer shall employ seventy-five percent of the local candidates with respect to such posts where the gross monthly salary or wages are not more than fifty thousand rupees or as notified by the Government. (4) Exemption:- Employer may seek exemption from the requirement as mentioned in above para (3) where an adequate number of local candidates of the desired skill, qualification, or proficiency is not available by applying to the Designated Officer in such form and manner. (5) Consequences:- The penalty which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees, but which may extend up to fifty thousand rupees. Please refer to the bill for more information
Effective Date: 31st Oct, 2020
Released Date: 28th Oct, 2020
Gujarat
Gujarat State List Of Holidays 2021
The Government of Gujarat vide Notification No.GS/33/2020/PHD/102020/500/GH has released General List of public holidays for the year 2021
Effective Date: 1st Jan, 2021
Released Date: 27th Oct, 2020
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu State List Of Holidays 2021
As per Tamil Nadu Government Notification G.O.Ms.No.554, the Government of Tamil Nadu has released holiday list for the year 2021
Effective Date: 1st Jan, 2021
Released Date: 27th Oct, 2020
Central
The Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Rules Amended To Increase Confinement Expenses
ESIC vide notification no.G.S.R. 676(E) has implemented The Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Amendment Rules, 2020. As per the Amendment, for the confinement expenses under Rule 56-A, for the words “rupees five thousand”, the words “rupees seven thousand five hundred” is substituted. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 27th Oct, 2020
Released Date: 27th Oct, 2020
Central
The Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Amendment Rules, 2020
ESIC vide notification no.G.S.R. 675(E) has omitted Rule 51B of The Employees' State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950 which states that in areas where the act is implemented for the first time, the contribution for the initial twenty-four months from such date of implementation for an employer is 3 percent and employee is 1 percent. Now, the contribution rates will be continued at 3.75 percent as employer contribution and 0.75 percent as employee contribution for all newly implemented areas
Effective Date: 27th Oct, 2020
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