Jharkhand Government fixes the minimum wage rates for workmen
The government of Jharkhand on June 28th 2024, notified the rate of minimum wage to be fixed for the different categories of workmen of any category or class under the Jharkhand Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1972.
In absence of any agreed-upon rate of wage for a specific employment of any category or class of workmen, the contractor is obligated to pay the fixed wages on monthly basis.
EPFO discontinues the Covid-19 advances
These advances shall no longer be provided to any members including exempted trusts with effect from the date of publication of this notification.
Goa Government Proposes Amendments To Child Labor Regulations
The proposed amendments to the child and adolescent labour regulations include renaming the rules to include “Adolescent” and defining key terms. The new rules aim to raise public awareness, allow children to help their families and work as artists under strict guidelines, and omit restrictions on certain occupations. They also establish procedures for payments from the Child and Adolescent Labour Rehabilitation Fund and limit adolescents to working no more than 5 hours a day in applicable establishments.
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare issues instructions for enhancement of maximum limit of Retirement Gratuity & Death Gratuity for Central Government employees to Rs 25 lakh
In implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has issued instructions relating to revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc.
The Draft Code on Occupation Safety Health & Working Conditions Mizoram Rules, 2023
The Government of Mizoram, through the Draft of the Labour Code on Occupational Safety, Health & Working Condition (Mizoram) Rules, 2023, emphasizes the importance of protecting workers’ rights and safety. Employers are required to promptly report on operations and ensure the welfare of employees, including dependents eligible for medical benefits.
