India has a very detailed and complex labour law regime, however, even after seven decades of getting independence, India is plagued with victimization and non-compliance of labour legislations at large.
The complexities and the unawareness of labour laws have often wearied an enterprise by persistent Litigation, penalties, and Fines for Non – Compliance.
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Law Protecting Women From Sexual Harassment At Workplace The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act and Rules, 2013 (“Law”) mandates every Employer to “provide a safe working environment at the workplace which shall include safety from the persons coming into contact at the workplace” (Section 19 (a)). For this, …
The code on social security, 2020- Important highlights Introduction The Code on Social Security (CoSS), 2020 was introduced by withdrawing the earlier Code of 2019. It has amended and consolidated the laws relating to employee’s social security with the goal to extend social security assistance to all employees & workers either in organized or unorganized sector or …
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Relaxation of time limit for depositing August ESI contribution Introduction- The Employees’ State Insurance Act incorporates a number of sections, these sections provide for medical benefits and insurance for any employees working under factories registered under the ESI Corporation. We are sharing the latest ESIC official notification on Relaxation of time limit for depositing August …
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Online PF Registration Process – An Overview Employees’ Provident Fund is a social security scheme that helps employees save a small portion of their salary for future benefits. Every company has to offer its employees an EPF or Employees Provident Fund which is akin to a retirement fund. EPF comes under the purview of the …
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has notified the Model HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishment 2022 (“Model Policy”) on May 13, 2022 for all establishments engaged in production, supply or distribution of goods or services. The Model Policy has been notified in accordance with Section 12 of the Human Immunodeficiency …
Introduction License or Registration of Shop and Commercial Establishment is required under the Shop and Establishment Act, and it comes under the Department of Labour of the State Government. In India, most of the businesses like cafes, hotels, shops, restaurants, etc., are controlled under the requirements of the Shop and Establishment Act. The primary objective …
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Factory License- Introduction The manufacturing sector in India has evolved from its earlier stages of industrialization to its current phase of global competitiveness, making it a great location for newer, smaller businesses to manufacture. To set up a factory in India, you need to apply for licenses from the Centre and state government. Factory Registration …
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Learn about How to apply for exemption under Delhi Shops and Establishment Act in this blog and link to the government circular. Government Notification on online Services To Apply For Exemption Under Delhi Shops And Establishments Act, 1954 The Government of Delhi, vide Office Order No. F.No.(6)/SAIT/LAB/Online-exemption/2022/4525, launched online services to receive applications for exemption …
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The Government of India, vide Notification F.No.1/4(3)/2022-LS-II, revised the rates under central minimum wages effective from 1st April 2022, in suppression of the previous notification published on 31st March 2022. Please refer to the notification for more details- revision-of-rates-under-central-minimum-wages-notification-april-2022.pdf
The new wage code has put in place certain important provisions related to worker’s full and final settlement. Read this update to learn about an important upcoming provision related to the full and final settlement of wages for employees. The new Labour Codes (i.e., (i) Code on Wages, (ii) Code on Social Security, (iii) Code …
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What is Labor Welfare Fund ? Labour welfare is an aid in the form of money or necessities for those in need. It provides facilities to labourers in order to improve their working conditions, provide social security, and raise their standard of living. To justify the above statement, various state legislatures have enacted an Act …
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What is HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act ? Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued notification for bringing HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 in force from 10th September, 2018. The Act safeguards rights of people living with HIV and affected by HIV. It also addresses HIV-related discrimination, strengthen …
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