Labour Law Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 7th Aug, 2017
Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National And Festival Holidays) Amendment Act, 2017
As per Tamil Nadu Gazette dated 7th August 2017, the Government of Tamil Nadu has amended the Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958. As per the amendment the Government can now declare any day, other than holidays mentioned in the Act, as a special holiday with regard to any emergency or special circumstances prevailing in the State or any part thereof. State Government shall by separate notification release the effective dates for this Act
Effective Date: 7th Aug, 2017
Released Date: 4th Aug, 2017
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Minimum Wages Notification (July 2017)
Government of Maharashtra has released revised minimum rates of wages (variable dearness allowance) effective 1st July 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: 4th Aug, 2017
Tripura
The Tripura Minimum Wages Notification (July 2017)
As per notification number No. F.87 (30)-LAB/ENF/MW/SHOPS/2002(A)/4681-89, Minimum Wages released for the State of Tripura effective 26th July 2017
Effective Date: 26th Jul, 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
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: 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: 25th Jul, 2017
Kerala
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (May 2017)
Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No. P3.Pdl.1/2017/DES, 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 May 2017 are as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act
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
Released Date: 22nd Jul, 2017
Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 2017)
The Government of Himachal Pradesh vide notification No.Shram (A)4-8/2006-Part-III has released the minimum wages for the State of Himachal Pradesh effective 1st April 2017
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2017
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