Labour Law Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 15th Sep, 2017
Central
Implementation Of Composite Pension Payment Order Form Effective 20 September 2017
As per EPFO circular dated 15th September 2017, the EPFO has implemented new composite Pension Payment Order which will be effective from 20th September 2017. The composite Pension Payment Order will be issued for all categories of Pensioners except in the case of issue/revision of Pension Payment Order prior to 26.09.2008 which involves either Return of Capital or Commutation or both. In such cases, existing form may be used for PPO. Please refer the notification for the revised form
Effective Date: 20th Sep, 2017
Released Date: 1st Sep, 2017
Central
As per EPFO circular dated 1st September, the EPFO has cited that the India Japan SSA has become effective from 1st October 2016. As a result EPF/EPS contributions are not required to be deposited for Japanese expatriate coming to work in establishment covered under EPF & MP Act 1952. All Japanese expatriate workers working in India and the Japanese workers who left India before 1st October 2016 should receive a refund of their EPF/EPS contributions
Effective Date: 1st Oct, 2016
Released Date: 29th Aug, 2017
Central
Wage Ceiling Under The Payment Of Wages Act Increased From 18,000 To 24,000
As per notification number S.O. 2806 (E) published on 29th August 2017, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 1 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Central Government, on the basis of figures of the Consumer Expenditure Survey published by the National Sample Survey Organization, hereby specifies rupees twenty four thousand per month as the wages under said sub-section (6)
Effective Date: 29th Aug, 2017
Released Date: 21st Aug, 2017
Central
Revised Composite Claim Form for Death Case Replacing Form 20, 10-D And Form 5-IF
As per EPFO circular dated 21st August 2017, the EPFO with a view to simplify the submission of claim forms by the subscribers has released a new revised Composite Claim Form for Death Case to replace erstwhile Form No. 20, Form 10-D and Form 5-IF. Please refer to the revised Composite Claim Form in the notification
Effective Date: 21st Aug, 2017
Released Date: 18th Aug, 2017
Central
Revised Form For Authorisation Of Housing Loans From PF Account
As per EPFO circular dated 18th August 2017 which was released in continuation to the previous circular dated 21st April 2017, the EPFO has revised the application form for Housing loan by PF members and has also directed the Cash Branch to ensure that generation and disbursal of EMIs in respect of the all claims under para 68-BD( 4) of EPF Scheme, 1952 should be made on the first working day of the month. The necessary letter of intimation shall be sent to the lending agency and the member on first working day of the month. Please refer to the revised application form in the notification
Effective Date: 18th Aug, 2017
Released Date: 4th Aug, 2017
Central
As per recent EPFO circular dated 4th August 2017, the EPFO has declared that the Aadhaar Number would not be mandatory for International Workers as well as workers from Nepal and Bhutan. Further, for those members who already have UAN prior to 1st July 2017 and have to go for re-registration the submission of Aadhaar will be optional upto 30th September 2017. However, submission of verified Aadhaar will be mandatory for all such members from 1st October 2017
Effective Date: 4th Aug, 2017
Released Date: 2nd Aug, 2017
Central
Easy Deposit And Withdrawal Of Contributions In EPF Through Banks
As per press release dated 2nd August 2017, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has stated that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has tied up/entered into agreement with ten banks to collect EPFO dues and to make payments of Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals, pension and insurance to EPFO beneficiaries. The main objective of the multi banking arrangement is to provide more options to the employers to remit the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contribution directly from their bank accounts
Effective Date: 2nd Aug, 2017
Released Date: 31st Jul, 2017
Central
Launch Of Software For Generation Of Certificate Of Coverage
As per EPFO circular dated 31st July 2017, the EPFO has stated that new application software for online generation of Certificate of Coverage (CoC) was launched on 20.07.2017 and it is available on the link: https://iwu.epfindia.gov.in/iwu/ The physical application for CoC will stand discontinued. EPFO has directed all employees to utilize online system only
Effective Date: 20th Jul, 2017
Released Date: 31st Jul, 2017
Central
Introduction Of App For ESI Patients
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched a mobile based application “AskAnAppointment” (AAA+) for booking of appointment in ESI Dispensaries in Delhi on 10th April, 2017. Through this Mobile Application, a beneficiary can seek a prior appointment for OPD Registration in the stipulated dispensary. Progressively the project is planned to be rolled out in other ESIC dispensaries, in phases, based on the response of this pilot project. Under ESIC 2.0 Reforms, ESI Corporation has decided to expand its services in the country. In the implemented areas where Insured person population does not meet the ESI norms for setting up health facilities, endeavour is made to provide services through mobile clinics
Released Date: 24th Jul, 2017
Central
Launch Of Online Complaint Management System For Sexual Harassment At Workplace
As per press release dated 24th July 2017, the Ministry of Women & Child Development has launched an online complaint management system titled " Sexual Harassment electronic–Box" (SHe-Box) for registering complaints related to sexual harassment at workplace. This portal is an initiative to provide a platform to women working or visiting any office of Central Government (Central Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies and Institutions etc.). The complaint management system has been developed to ensure the effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act. Once a complaint is submitted to the portal, it will be directly sent to the ICC of the concerned Ministry/ Department/ PSU/ Autonomous Body etc. having jurisdiction to inquire into the complaint. Through this portal, the Ministry as well as complainant can monitor the progress of inquiry conducted by the ICC. The SHe-Box portal can be accessed at the link: http://www.wcd-sh.nic.in/
Effective Date: 24th Jul, 2017
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