Labour Law Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 15th May, 2018
Haryana
The Haryana Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2018)
The Government of Haryana vide Notification No. No. I.R. -2 / 16831-967 has released the variable dearness allowance towards Minimum Wages effective from 1st Jan 2018
Effective Date: 1st Jan, 2018
Released Date: 15th May, 2018
Kerala
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Mar 2018)
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.1/2018/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 March 2018 are as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act
Released Date: 9th May, 2018
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
The Dadra And Nagar Haveli Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 2018)
As per notification No. LEO/MWA/SA/565/2018 Minimum Wages released for the union territory of Dadra And Nagar Haveli effective 1st April 2018
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2018
Released Date: 9th May, 2018
Chandigarh
The Chandigarh Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 2018)
The Union Territory of Chandigarh vide Notification No. ST/ (CPI)/2018-19/1776 has released the Minimum Wages effective from 1st April 2018
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2018
Released Date: 7th May, 2018
Daman and Diu
The Daman And Diu Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 2018)
As per notification number LE/LI/DMN/MWA-3(II)/2018/65/1261847, Minimum Wages released for the Union Territory of Daman and Diu effective 1st April 2018
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2018
Released Date: 4th May, 2018
Delhi
The Minimum Wages (Delhi) Amendment Act, 2017
As per notification published in the official Delhi Gazette dated 5th May 2018, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has amended the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 in its application to the National Capital Territory of Delhi. As per the amendment the definition of State Government has been stated. The amendment has also listed components to be considered in fixing or revising the minimum rates of the wages. The important changes which will effect employer have been summarised in the following points: (i) Payment of wages shall compulsorily be made by depositing the same in the bank account of the employees, electronically or by account payee cheque. Cash payment is only allowed to daily wages workers and in case of special circumstances like natural calamities, fire in the establishment etc. (ii) Earlier overtime payment had to be paid as fixed under the Act or under any law of the appropriate government without any minimum limit, now this overtime rate cannot be fixed below twice the normal rate of wages. (iii) Employee cannot be retrenched, dismissed, terminated or laid-off without the prior approval of the Authority during the pendency of the proceeding or inquiry for claims under Section 20 (2). (iv) Penalty under Section 22 for payment of less than the minimum rates has been drastically increased. Earlier it was imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. Now it is imprisonment of three years, or with fine of fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (v) Penalty for contravening any provision of this Act or of any rule or order under this act has been drastically increased. Earlier it was only fine which may extend to five hundred rupees. Now it is imprisonment for a term of one year, or with fine twenty thousand rupees or with both. (vi) A new Section for application to the National Capital Territory of Delhi has been inserted stating that the employer shall Upload the employee data on website or web portal in the manner as may be prescribed
Effective Date: 5th May, 2018
Released Date: 30th Apr, 2018
Odisha
The Odisha Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 2018)
As per notification number 4909/LC, the Government of Odisha has released the Minimum Wages effective from 1st April 2018 for the State of Odisha
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2018
Released Date: 24th Apr, 2018
Central
As per EPFO circular dated 24th April 2018, the EPFO has intimated an amendment to the guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. As per the amendment to the guidelines the Government of India will pay the full employer's contribution (EPF and EPS both) w.e.f. 1st April 2018 for a period of three years to the new employees and to the existing beneficiaries for their remaining period of three years through EPFO. The last date of registration of beneficiary through establishment is 31st March 2019
Effective Date: 24th Apr, 2018
Released Date: 24th Apr, 2018
Central
Issuance Of E-Pehchan Card To Insured Persons Under ESI
As per ESIC circular dated 24th April 2018, ESIC has mentioned that the issuance of bio metric e-pehchan card has been discontinued. ESIC has emphasized that as a measure of ease of doing business employers have been empowered to register their unit, their employees online and also issue e-pehchan card. However it has been reported that some insured persons are facing difficulties due to non-issuance of e-pehchan card by their employers. The ESIC has highlighted on the importance of issuing e-Pehchan card by employers after receiving due particulars from employees/ insured persons. In case any complaint or representation regarding non issuance of e-pehchan card to insured persons by their employers, ESIC has instructed the respective field units to facilitate the issuance of e-Pehchan Card after receiving due particulars and in cases where sufficient details are not provided by the insured persons, the field offices have been given the responsibility to ensure to find out the necessary particulars to the extent possible and issue e-Pehchan Card to insured persons
Effective Date: 24th Apr, 2018
Released Date: 19th Apr, 2018
Punjab
The Punjab State Development Tax Act, 2018
As per notification in the Punjab Government Gazette dated 19th April, the Government of Punjab has enacted the the Punjab State Development Tax Act, 2018. The Act is enacted to provide for the levy and collection of a tax on professions, trades, callings and employment for the benefit of the State of Punjab. Section 4 provides for the Levy and charge of tax, wherein it shall be charged as per the Schedule under the Act for all such persons who are assessable: (1) under the Head Income from Salaries and/ or Wages; and (2) under the Head Income from Business and/ or Profession, as per the Income Tax Act, 1961 shall be levied at Rs. 200/- per month respectively
Effective Date: 19th Apr, 2018
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