Labour Law Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 23rd Mar, 2017
Central
Allowing EPS Members The Benefit Of The Actual Salary In Pension Fund Exceeding Wage Limit
As per EPFO Circular dated 23rd March 2017, the EPFO has stated that for situations in which the deposit of employer's share of contribution of 12 % was on actual salary and not on ceiling amount, PF withdrawn by members could be sought to be refunded by PF Commissioner, before granting members the benefit under this order. Members of the EPS, 1995 who had contributed on higher wages exceeding the statutory wage ceiling of Rs 6500 in the Provident Fund may now divert 8.33% of the salary exceeding Rs.6500/- to the Pension Fund with up to date interest as declared under EPF Scheme, 1952 from time to time to get the benefit of pension on higher salary on receipt of joint option of the Employer and Employee. Thus, a member contributing to the Provident Fund on the wages exceeding statutory ceiling can now contribute on such higher wages to the pension fund and such higher sum contributed to PF can be diverted to the pension scheme
Effective Date: 23rd Mar, 2017
Released Date: 22nd Mar, 2017
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Shops Permitted To Remain Open 365 Days A Year For Three Years
Governor of Tamil Nadu in public interest has exempted all establishments from the provision of sub-section (1) of Section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishment Act and has permitted all the establishments in the State of Tamil Nadu to keep open on all 365 days of the year, for a further period of three years with effect from 23rd March 2017. (Please refer the notification for detailed information)
Effective Date: 23rd Mar, 2017
Released Date: 21st Mar, 2017
Tripura
The Tripura Minimum Wages Notification (Apr 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 1st April 2017
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2017
Released Date: 20th Mar, 2017
Karnataka
The Karnataka Minimum Wages Notification (April 2017)
As per notification No. KAE 89 LMW 2008, Minimum Wages released for the state of Karnataka effective 1st April 2017
Effective Date: 1st Apr, 2017
Released Date: 20th Mar, 2017
Kerala
The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2017)
Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department had revised the minimum rates of wages for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment vide G.O.(P) No.196/2016/LBR, dated 21-12-2016 with no changes to rates of Minimum Wages for Computer Software Sector vide G.O.(MS) No. 111/2011/LBR. dated 09-08-2011. 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 January 2017 are as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act
Released Date: 17th Mar, 2017
Central
ESI Beneficiaries Can Avail Cashless Treatment At Tie Up Hospitals For Emergencies
As per recent revision of referral norms by ESIC, In case of dire need like road traffic accident, employment injury and other life threatening emergencies, ESI beneficiary may seek direct admission at tie-up hospital for cashless treatment. Please refer notification for further details
Effective Date: 17th Mar, 2017
Released Date: 15th Mar, 2017
Central
Reduction Of Administrative Charges Payable By Employer To EPFO
Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised administrative charges payable by employer for the purposes of para 30 and 38(1) of Employees Provident Funds Scheme from 0.85 percent to 0.65 percent of the pay referred to in the paragraphs. Further, no sum shall be payable by employer in relation to his employees as sum payable every month for meeting administrative expenses of the Employees Deposit Link Insurance Scheme.
Released Date: 14th Mar, 2017
Central
Singapore Citizens Working in India Exempted From Contribution To EPFS And EPS
The provision for exempting international workers from contribution to local social welfare schemes is enforced through the definition of "Excluded employee" under Para 83 of EPFS. As per this notification EPFO field offices are reiterated that the Singapore citizens working in India purely as temporary workers and who do not hold the status of permanent residents in India are to be treated as "Excluded employee". Thus, they are exempted from contribution to social security schemes in India
Effective Date: 14th Mar, 2017
Released Date: 8th Mar, 2017
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu And Kashmir Factories Amendment Rules 2017
As per SRO 106, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has amended the Rule 5 and 7 of the Jammu and Kashmir Factories Rules 1972. As per the amendment License or renewal shall now be granted within 30 days
Effective Date: 8th Mar, 2017
Released Date: 7th Mar, 2017
Central
Discontinuation Of Revenue Stamps For EPFO Claims Under NEFT
As per EPFO Circular No. Exem/Misc./CBT - Item/2013/Vol-II/32894 dated 07.03.2017, as part of simplifying the settlement claims process EPFO has discontinued the use of revenue stamp on claim forms for claim amount being paid through NEFT. This notification is in pursuance to an earlier notification released in the year 2015 and is issued to inform the same for P.F exempted establishments to ensure that these instructions are followed strictly
Effective Date: 7th Mar, 2017
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