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Announcements by the Government of India & State Governments
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Assam

Updated: 16th December, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Assam, vide corrigendum No. ACL/41/2004/10998 and ACL/41/2004/10991, dated 16th December, 2021, has revised the minimum wages with effect from 1st January, 2021 and 1st July, 2021 as below:
Minimum wages for
Shops & Establishment effective
from Date:1st Jan 2021
Sl No Class of Employment Rate of VDA Increase(W.e.f 01.01.2021) New Rate(w.e.f 01.01.2021)
Per Day Per Month Per Day Per Month
1 Highly Skilled 16.79 503.7 598.46 17953.74
2 Skilled(ITI) Certificate holders or Equivalent/Clerical 13.51 405.15 481.36 14440.87
3 Skilled(Other than ITI Certificate holders) 12.78 383.25 458.00 13740.01
4 Semi- Skilled 10.59 317.55 377.21 11316.36
5 Unskilled 9.13 273.75 325.22 9756.75
Minimum wages for
Shops & Establishment
effective from Date: 1st July 2021
Sl No Class of Employment Rate of VDA Increase(W.e.f 01.07.2021) New Rate(w.e.f 01.07.2021)
Per Day Per Month Per Day Per Month
1 Highly Skilled 5.38 161.46 603.84 18115.20
2 Skilled(ITI) Certificate holders or Equivalent/Clerical 4.33 129.87 485.69 14570.74
3 Skilled(Other than ITI Certificate holders) 4.10 122.85 462.10 13862.86
4 Semi-Skilled 3.39 101.79 380.61 11418.75
5 Unskilled 2.93 87.75 328.15 9844.50

Assam

Updated: 1st January, 2021

ESI Provisions

Assam ESI Provisions The Central Government, vide notification No.S.O.5371(E), with effect from 1st January, 2022, made the following provisions of the ESIC Act, 1948, applicable in all the areas of Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Bishwanath, Cachar, Chirang, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Golaghat, Goalpara, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Nalbari, Marigaon, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Udalguri, West Karbi Anglong (in addition to the already implemented areas in the district), Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, South Salmara Mankachar districts of Assam.
• Sec 38 - All employees to be insured.

• Sec 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 - Regarding payment of employees’ and employer’s contributions.

• Sec 45A to 45H - Determination of contribution in certain case, Appellate authority, recovery of contributions, procedure for recovery, Application of certain provisions of the Income Tax Act.

• Sec 46 to 73 - Benefits, employer not to dismiss or punish employee during the period of sickness.

• Sec 74, 75, sub-section (2) to (4) of Section 76, 80, 82 & 83 - Constitution of Employees’ Insurance Court, matter to be decided by the Insurance Court, proceedings, Appeal, etc.

Assam

Updated: 16th September, 2021

Assam Professions, Trades, Callings and Employment Taxations (Amendment) Act, 2021

The Government of Assam, vide notification No.- LGL.55/2005/46, dated 16th September 2021, has made some amendments in the Assam Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employment Taxations Act, 1947. Some of the important amendments are as below:
• The explanation for the term ‘Armed Forces’ which is mentioned in Section 3 has been Inserted, which says – The members of the Armed forces of India in the second proviso of Section 3 means the persons who are subject to the Army Act, 1950: the Navy Act, 1957 or the Air Force Act, 1950; and are serving/posted in any part of the State of Assam.

• After Section 5A, Section 5B has been Inserted which says – Any person or Employer who is already registered under the Assam Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017; Assam Value Added Tax Act, 2003; Assam Taxation (on Specified Lands) Act, 1990; the Assam Agricultural Income Tax Act, 1939 and the Assam Electricity Duty Act, 1964; shall be deemed to have been registered or enrolled as the case maybe under this Act and such person or employer shall be liable to make the payment of tax and also liable to furnish return as per provisions of this Act.

• Under sub-section 3 of Section 7, in place of penal provision of Rs. 5 /- for each day of delay for not filing the return, new provision “Rupees one hundred for each day of delay or maximum of rupees five thousand only, whichever is less” shall be substituted.

• After Section 18, Section 18A and 18B has been inserted in which 18A says about the Applicability of the Provisions of the Assam Value Added Tax Act, 2003. 18B speaks about Automated data processing, Applicability of Information and Technology Act, 2000, digital signature, electronic records, electronic governance, digital signature, e-filing, e-return, e-payment etc.

Goa

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Draft Rules on Code on Industrial Relation Rules, 2021

The Government of Goa, vide notification No. - 24/19/2021-LAB, dated 21st October 2021, has published the Draft on Industrial Relation (Goa) Rules, 2021. These draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of thirty days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) and suggestion(s) to the said draft may be forwarded to the Secretary (Labour), Secretariat, Porvium, Goa.

Goa

Updated: 25th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Social Security Rules, 2021

The Government of Goa, vide notification No.- 24/20/2021/Lab/564, dated 25th November 2021, has published the Draft Rule on Goa Social Security Rules, 2021. These Draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) and suggestion(s) to the said Rule may be forwarded to The Secretary (Labour), Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa.

Tripura

Updated: 24th September, 2021

Draft Rules on Social Security Rules, 2021

The Government of Tripura, vide notification No- F.21(99-02)LAB/ENF/SSC/2021, dated 24th September 2021, has published the Draft on Tripura Code on Social Security Rules, 2021. These Draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) and suggestion(s) with respect to the said draft Rules may be sent in duplicate to The Secretary, Labour Department, Government of Tripura, Secretariat, Agartala, Tripura West, 799010 or email to lctripura.agt@gmail.com.

Puducherry

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Draft Rules on Code on Industrial Relation Rules, 2021

The Government of Puducherry, vide notification No.- G.O.Ms.No.04/AIL/Lab/T/2021, Puducherry, dated 3rd November 2021, has published the Draft on Puducherry Code on Industrial Relation Rules, 2021. These Draft rules will be taken into consideration on the expiry of period of thirty days from the date of its publication. Objection(s) or suggestion(s), if any, shall be addressed to The Secretary to Government (Labour), Labour Department, Government of Puducherry, or by email to secylab.pon@nic.in.

Puducherry

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Code on Wages Rules, 2021

The Government of Puducherry, vide notification No.- G.O.Ms.No.05/AIL/Lab/G/2021, Puducherry, dated 9th November 2021, has published the Draft on Puducherry Code on Wages Rules, 2021. These draft rules will be taken into consideration on expiry of a period of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Objection(s) or suggestion(s) invited and they shall be addressed to The Secretary to Government (Labour), Labour Department, Government of Puducherry.

Manipur

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Holiday List 2022

The Government of Manipur, vide notification No-6/22/2021-R&L, dated 2nd December 2021, has published the notification on the holiday list for the state for 2022.

Manipur

Updated: 19th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Code on Wages Rules, 2021

The Government of Manipur, vide notification No.- 5/44/2018-L&E(Pt-3), dated 19th November 2021, has published the Draft Code on Wages (Manipur) Rules, 2021. The draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) or suggestion(s) is / are invited to: The Secretary (Skill, Labour, Employment & Entrepreneurship), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, North Block (Western Wing), Manipur Secretariat, Imphal: 795001 or by email bjohnt77@gmail.com/support@manipurlabour.in. The objections and suggestions should be sent in a proforma containing column (1) Specifying the name and address of the person or organisation, column (2) Specifying the chapter and rule or sub-rule which is proposed to be modified, column (3) specifying the revised rule or sub-rule proposed to be submitted and column (4) Reason thereof.

Manipur

Updated: 19th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Social Security Rules, 2021

The Government of Manipur, vide notification No. - 5/44/2018-L&E(Pt), dated 19th November 2021, has published the Draft Code on Social Security (Manipur) Rules, 2021. The draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) and suggestion(s) is / are invited to be sent to The Secretary (Skill, Labour, Employment & Entrepreneurship), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, North Block (Western Wing), Manipur Secretariat, Imphal: 795001 or by email bjohnt77@gmail.com/support@manipurlabour.in. The objections and suggestions should be sent in a proforma containing column (1) Specifying the name and address of the person or organisation, column (2) Specifying the chapter and rule or sub-rule which is proposed to be modified, column (3) specifying the revised rule or sub-rule proposed to be submitted and column (4) Reason thereof.

Manipur

Updated: 19th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Occupational, Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code Rules, 2021

The Government of Manipur, vide notification No. - 5/44/2018-L&E(Pt-2), dated 19th November 2021, has published a draft on Occupational, Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (Manipur) Rules, 2021. The draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) or suggestion(s) is / are invited which may be addressed to The Secretary (Skill, Labour, Employment & Entrepreneurship), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, New Secretariat Building, North Block, Imphal- 795001; or by email bjohnt77@gmail.com / support@manipurlabour.in. The objections and suggestions should be sent in a proforma containing column (1) Specifying the name and address of the person or organisation, column (2) Specifying the chapter and rule or sub-rule which is proposed to be modified, column (3) Specifying the revised rule or sub-rule proposed to be submitted and column (4) Reason thereof.

Manipur

Updated: 19th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Industrial Relations Rules, 2021

The Government of Manipur, vide notification No- 5/44/2018-L&E(Pt-1), dated 19th November 2021, has published the draft on Industrial Relations (Manipur) Rules, 2021. The draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of forty-five days from the date of its publication. Any objection(s) or suggestion(s) is / are invited, which may be addressed to The Secretary (Skill, Labour, Employment & Entrepreneurship), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, New Secretariat Building, North Block, Imphal- 795001 or by email bjohnt77@gmail.com / support@manipurlabour.in. The objections and suggestions should be sent in a proforma containing column (1) Specifying the name and address of the person or organisation, column (2) Specifying the chapter and rule or sub-rule which is proposed to be modified, column (3) specifying the revised rule or sub-rule proposed to be submitted and column (4) Reason thereof.

India

Updated: 1st June, 2021

High Court confirms Interim Order on Aadhaar- UAN seeding

As per the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation circular dated, 01-06-2021, seeding of Aadhaar number along with the UAN number was mandatory and the entire process of seeding of Adhaar details was to be completed mandatorily by 31-08-2021.

The association of Industries and other Institutions have challenged the above order of EPF before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in writ petition number – WP (C) 5952/2021 & CM APPLs. 18786/2021 & 32165/2021, 32239/2021. On 17-09-2021, the Hon’ble High Court has given the Interim Order as follows:

• For remittance of PF Contribution for the month of May 2021, if remitted by the employer by 20th June 2021, no coercive action will be taken by the EPFO for such belated remittance of PF Contributions.

• All Establishments were given an extension up to 30-11-2021 for remittance of PF Contribution without seeding Aadhaar with UAN.

• Grievance Redressal Committee was adviced to be formed by the EPFO for giving assistance to the employers and employees with respect to seeding Aadhaar with UAN, and status report was required to be submitted by the EPFO before the Hon’ble Court, before the next date of hearing i.e. 16-12-2021.

Now on 16-12-2021 the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has confirmed the above Interim Order dated 17-09-2021 as absolute and disposed the Writ Petition based upon the representation.

Hence, it is concluded that upto 30-11-2021, there will be no further prosecutions if any employers have failed to follow mandatory seeding of UAN in PF.

Chandigarh

Updated: 20th December, 2021

Election Holiday

The Government of Chandigarh, vide notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2021/18746, dated 20th December, 2021 has declared 24th December, 2021 (Friday) as Paid Holiday for all the Government offices, Shops, Commercial and Industrial Establishments and for daily wage employees under the Chandigarh Administration on account of General Election to Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh.

Delhi

Updated: 14th December, 2021

Holiday List 2022

The Government of Delhi, vide notification No. F.53/461/GAD/CN/2021/4090-4138, dated 14th December, 2021 has published the Holiday List for 2022.

Chandigarh

Updated: 15th December, 2021

Holiday List 2022

The Government of Chandigarh, vide notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2021/18568 and 6/1/1-IH(I)-2021/18569, dated 15th December, 2021 has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Kerala

Updated: 29th November, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Kerala, vide notification No. DES/859/2021-P3(1), dated 29th November, 2021, has revised minimum wages for all the scheduled employment with effect from 1st October, 2021.

Uttarakhand

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Holiday List 2022

The Government of Uttarakhand, vide notification No. XXXi(15)G/21-74(Saa)/2016, dated 2nd December, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Uttar Pradesh

Updated: 20th October, 2021

Holiday List 2022

The Government of Uttar Pradesh, vide notification No. 10/2021/514/three-2021-39 (2)/2016, dated 20th October 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Tripura

Updated: 4th December, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Tripura, vide notification No. F.87(30)-LAB/ENF/MW/SHOPS/ 2002(A)/7066-84, dated 4th December, 2021, has revised minimum wages for all the employees working in Shops & Establishments with effect from 1st October, 2021 as below:
Category of Workers Minimum Basic (PM) VDA (PM) Total Per Month
Skilled 6607.00 1139.85 7746.85
Semi-skilled 5908.00 1019.07 6927.07
Un-Skilled 5385.00 928.69 6313.69

West Bengal

Updated: 10th December, 2021

Election Holiday

The Government of West Bengal, vide notification No. Labr/2228/(LC-IR)/IR/7S-06/17, dated 10th December, 2021, has instructed all the employers to declare holiday on 19th December, 2021 (Sunday) for all the employees eligible for voting for the General Election in Kolkata Municipal Corporation. This holiday also applies to those who are working in business, trade, industrial undertakings or any other establishments in all the areas pertaining to Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

India

Updated: 4th December, 2021

ESIC Launches Pilot Project on Annual Preventive Health Check-up Programme and Other Initiatives

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, vide press release No. F.No.E-13/12/17/2021-PR, dated 4th December, 2021, has launched a pilot project on Annual Preventive Health Check-up Programme for ESI insured persons aged 40 years and above in 4 ESIC Medical Colleges/Hospitals located at Ahmedabad, Faridabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. This will benefit Insured Persons in the early detection of diseases. Once the pilot project becomes successful, the same may get replicated throughout the country.

Also, ESIC has proposed construction of new ESIC Hospitals at Gurugram (Manesar), Meerut (UP), Dubri (Odisha), Atchutapuram in Visakhapatnam (AP) and taking over of state run Hospitals at Tinsukia (Assam). ESIC has also approved the proposal for creation of a SRO (Sub-Regional Office) at Jharsuguda in Odisha.

The contributory condition for COVID-19 relief scheme has been relaxed from 70 days payment to 35 days payment.

Following are the major types of annual preventive health check-up ESIC has launched as pilot project programme:
• ECG
• Hb, TLC, DLC, ESR
• Random Blood sugar
• Kidney Function Test – Blood Urea, S. Creatinine
• Liver Function Test-S. Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, S.Alk
• Phosphatase test
• Urine-Routine and Microscopy
• X-Ray Chest – PA view

Punjab

Updated: 10th December, 2021

Holiday list 2022

The Government of Punjab, vide notification No. 06/01/2021/2PP3/1372, dated 10th December, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday list for 2022.

India

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Seeding of UAN Number in the ESIC Insurance Module

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation through its earlier circular No. P-11/12/ UAN/2021-Rev.II dated 8th November, 2021, had directed all the responsible ESIC authorities and the regional/ sub regional offices to take all the necessary measures even to contact the employer to ensure the seeding of UAN number of employees in the Insurance Module.

Now, ESIC, vide its circular dated 9th December, 2021, has requested all the employers to enter UAN of their employees in the Insurance Module of ESIC Corporation for the ease of access to various provisions of the Act. It also circulated the process flow for seeding the UAN number in the Insurance Module.

Refer to the attached process flow document.

Puducherry

Updated: 29th November, 2021

Consolidated Annual Return, Integrated Register & Certificate by Principal Employer

The Government of Puducherry, vide notification No. G.O Ms.No.6/AIL/Lab/G/2021, dated 29th November, 2021, in pursuance of implementation of the “Business Reform Action Plan- Ease of Doing Business,” has proposed to formulate simplification of procedure for furnishing Consolidated Annual Return and Integrated Register by an Establishment under various labour laws to sub-serve the purposes more specifically electronically.

Following simplification has been made by this notification:
• Annual Return in Form-I: For financial year ending 31st March, a consolidated and combined annual return maybe filed online on or before 30th April under The Puducherry Shops & Establishments Act & Rules, The Motor Transport Workers Act & Puducherry MTW Rules, The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act & Puducherry CLRA Rules, The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (RE & CS) Act & Puducherry ISMW Rules, The Payment of Wages Act & The Puducherry PoW Rules, The Minimum Wages Act & Puducherry MW Rules, The Industrial Disputes Act & Central Rules, The Payment of Bonus Act, The Maternity Benefit Act, The Payment of Gratuity Act & Puducherry Gratuity Rules.

• Integrated Register in Form–II and Form-III together may be maintained by employer and shall be filed only through online on demand by the inspector under the above Acts/ Rules.

• Also, the format of Certificate by the Principal Employer if the employer is contractor has also been prescribed.

All the mentioned formats are prescribed in the notification.

India

Updated: 30th October, 2021

EPFO Credits the Interest of 8.5% to the Members

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation as per its earlier announcement made by its circular dated 30th October, 2021, has credited interest at the rate of 8.5 percent to all its account holder for the Financial Year 2020-21.

Members can check the balance by: Sending an SMS to 7738299899 by typing EPFOHO UAN ENG.

Giving a missed call to 011-22901406.

Downloading the PF pass book via EPFO website or UMANG app.

India

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Enrolling Contractual & Daily wage employees under EPF & MP Act

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation in continuation of its earlier circulars as attached has instructed all the Regional Provident Fund Commissioners to take all the necessary steps immediately to ensure the online enrollment of all the contract, casual, and outsourced workers engaged by the Government departments, public sector undertakings, and autonomous/statutory bodies of Central/State Government. EPFO has advised the Regional Provident Fund Commissioners also to apprise the Principal Employers of their responsibilities in respect of the coverage of contract/ casual employees engaged by them directly or through various agencies and contractors. The above said advice is circulated by the EPFO vide its File No. Compliance/Contractual Employees/PolicyMatter/2021/3259, dated 6th December, 2021.

Andhra Pradesh

Updated: 3rd December, 2021

Eluru (Zone II) Holiday List 2022

The office of the Joint Commissioner of Labour, Zone II Eluru, vide notifications Proc.No.C/1400[NF&OH]/2021 & Procg.No.C/1400 [APSE] /2021, dated 3rd December, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022 for the employees employed in Factories and Shops & Establishments in the districts of East Godavari, West Godavari, and Krishna.

Andhra Pradesh

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Kurnool Holiday List 2022

The office of the Joint Commissioner of Labour, Kurnool, vide notification No. Progs.No.D2/2014/2021, dated 2nd December, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022 for the employees employed in Shops & Establishments in the Districts of Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa, and Chittoor.

Telangana

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The office of the Joint Commissioner of Labour, Rangareddy Zone, vide notification No. Proc.No.F/1019/2021, dated 6th December, 2021 has published the notification on Holidays List for 2022 for the employees employed in Factories and Shops & Establishments located in Rengareddy zone, Medchal, Vikarabad, Medak, Siddipet, Sangareddy, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Jogulamba Gadwal, and Narayanpet Districts.

Hyderabad

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The office of Joint Commissioner of Labour Hyderabad (Twin Cities), vide notification No. Proc.E/3076/2021, dated 6th December, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022 for all the employees employed in Shops & Establishment and Factories located in Hyderabad (Twin Cities).

Punjab

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Punjab, vide notification No. ST/17065, dated 30th November, 2021, has revised the minimum wages for all the Scheduled Employments with effect from 1st March, 2020 and 1st September, 2020 as below.
Minimum wages for Shops & Establishment effective from 1st March, 2020
Class of Employment Total Per Day Total Per Month
Unskilled 353.14 9181.71
Semi-Skilled 383.14 9961.71
Skilled 417.64 10858.71
Highly Skilled 457.33 11890.71
Minimum wages for Shops & Establishment effective from 1st September, 2020
Class of Employment Total Per Day Total Per Month
Unskilled 353.56 9192.72
Semi-Skilled 383.56 9972.72
Skilled 418.06 10869.72
Highly Skilled 457.75 11901.72

Maharashtra

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Maharashtra, vide notification No. PHD.1121/C.R.97/Desk-29 and PHD.1120/C.R.97/Desk-29, dated 2nd December, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Madhya Pradesh

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Madhya Pradesh, vide notification No. One 3-3-2021-One-4.-2022, dated, 16th November, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Karnataka

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Karnataka, vide notification No. DPAR 37 HHL 2021, dated 30th November 2021, has published the final notification on Holiday list for 2022. Refer to the attached notification for details.

Delhi

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Draft Rules on Code on Wages

The Government of Delhi, vide notification No. F. 15(75)/Lab/2021/4588, dated 26th November 2021, has published a draft on Code on Wages (Delhi) Rules, 2021. This draft will be taken into consideration after 30 days from the date of its publication.

Objections or suggestions are invited and can be sent to: The Additional Secretary (Labour) (HQ) at labjlc2.delhi@nic.in or mailed to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, 5, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi- 110054, before the expiry of 30 days from its publication.

Haryana

Updated:6th November, 2021

Employment of Local Candidates Act and Related Provision of Other States

The Government of Haryana has published the effective date of The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, vide notification No. Lab./25478/2021, dated 6th November, 2021 from 15th January 2022.

However, Gurgaon Industrial Association has filed an appeal and petition with Punjab & Haryana High Court not to effect the same, saying that it is against the spirit of ease of doing business, also it is against constitutional rights of citizen of India and equal opportunity provisions and promoting indirectly division in society.

Refer to the attached write-up and notification related to the provisions of the Act and its applicability in Haryana and a comparison of other states’ proposal related to the similar legislative provisions.

Telangana

Updated:26th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The government of Telangana, vide notification No. G.O.Rt.No.2618, dated 26th November, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday list for 2022.

Andhra Pradesh

Updated:26th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide notification No. G.O.Rt.No.1997 & G.O.Rt.No:1998, dated 26th November 2021, has published the notification on Holiday list for 2022.

West Bengal

Updated:26th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of West Bengal, vide notification No. 3640-F(P2), dated 26th November 2021, has published the notification on Holiday list for 2022.

Gujarat

Updated:24th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Gujarat, vide notification No. GS/20/2021/PHD/ 102021/431/GH, dated 24th November, 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for the year 2022.

India

Updated:November, 2021

EPFO revises the Form 11

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has revised the Form 11, which is a declaration given by an employee who is taking up new employment in any Establishment on which EPF Scheme, 1952 and EPS, 1995 is applicable. This is used to declare previous employment, UAN details, KYC details, basic contacts, and other details of an employee. The revised format is attached here for reference.

Goa

Updated:22 nd November, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Goa, vide notification No. CLE/PA/MWA-VDA/ (10)/2016/7013, dated 22nd November, 2021, has revised the minimum wages with effect from 1st October, 2021 as below.
Class of Employment Zone Basic Per Day VDA Per Day Total Per Day Total Per Month
Unskilled Zone A 310 72 382 9932
Zone B 307 72 379 9854
Clerical Zone A 423 72 495 12870
Zone B 417 72 489 12714
Semi-skilled Zone A 368 72 440 11440
Zone B 363 72 435 11310
Skilled Zone A 423 72 495 12870
Zone B 417 72 489 12714

India

Updated:November, 2021

EPFO decides on automatic transfer of PF Fund

The apex decision-making body of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), at the 229th meeting has approved the development of centralized IT-enabled systems after which employees will not have to get their PF fund transferred when they change jobs.

Once the system is developed by the C-DAC (Center for Development of Advanced Computing), the employees’ PF account number will remain the same if they change their job and they won’t have to worry about the account transfer. The system will facilitate the de-duplication and merger of all PF accounts of any member. The field functionalities will move on a central database in a phased manner enabling smoother operations and enhanced service delivery.

India

Updated: 8th November, 2021

ESIC Extends Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, vide notification No. N-12/13/01/ 2019-P&D, dated 8th November, 2021, has extended Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for a further period from 1st July, 2021 to 30th June, 2022. "Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana” is a welfare measure in the form of cash compensation for employees (Insured Persons) who have been in insurable employment for a minimum period of two years immediately before his/her unemployment. Those who were unemployed on or before 23rd March, 2020 and on or after 1st January 2021 will be eligible for unemployment benefit at a rate of 25% of wages. The enhanced rate of unemployment benefit (50% of wages) and relaxed conditions are applicable for those who were unemployed during the period 24th March 2020 to 31st Dec 2020. It has enabled a link at http://www.esic.in as IP portal namely, ABVKY claim creation, which facilitates online submission of claims directly with respective ESIC Branch office. The relief will be paid directly to the bank accounts of employees.

Bihar

Updated: 24th September, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Bihar vide notification No- 3/H-01/2021-SA.PR 11265, dated, 24-09-2021, has published the notification on Holiday list for 2022.

Goa

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Goa, vide notification No- 37/4/2021-GAD-III/2548, dated 8th November 2021, has published the Holiday list for 2022.

Andaman & Nicobar

Updated: 27th August, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Andaman & Nicobar, vide notifications No-72/2021/F.NO.15-1/2018/GA and No-73/2021/F.No.15-1/2018/GA, dated 27th August 2021, has published the notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Delhi

Updated: 15th November, 2021

Shops and Establishment Rules, 1954

The Delhi Government, vide notification No.15(52)/Lab/2021/4506, dated 15th November 2021, has amended the Delhi Shops and Establishment Rules, 1954.

The following changes have been brought about as per the Amendment:
• Application for registration will be online.
• On submission of application online, the Registration certificate will be generated online.
• For notifying any change in the information given to the Registering authority, the time period has been increased from 15 days to 30 days, after the change has been taken place and this can be done online.
• Schedule I of the Shops & Establishment Rules, 1954, will be deleted, which speaks about the exemptions to certain establishments from the provisions of the said Rule.
• Schedule II of the Shops & Establishment Rules, 1954, will be deleted which speaks about certain employees who would be exempted from certain provisions of the said Rule.
• Form H & I will be deleted and Form “G” (Register of Wages/Deductions/Over Time/Advances) has been reformatted which can be referred in the attached notification.

Gujarat

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Draft Code on Social Security Rules, 2021

The Government of Gujarat, vide notification No. - GHR/2021/145/PGA/172021/24659/M3, dated – 16th November 2021, has published the draft notification on Code on Social Security (Gujarat) Rules, 2021. These rules, when they come into effect will supersede the Gujarat Maternity Benefit Rules, 1964, The Payment of Gratuity (Gujarat) Rules, 1973, The Gujarat State Unorganised Worker’s Social Security Rules, 2011, and the Gujarat Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1967. One may raise any objection(s) or suggestion(s) with regards to these draft rules which may be sent to The Deputy Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, 5th Block, 6th Floor, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar or by email ds-labour-led@gujarat.gov.in, within forty-five days from the date of publication of the said draft rules.

India

Updated: November, 2021

EPFO explains the E-nomination filing process

EPFO members can now file the nomination online by visiting the member portal . The new facility can be availed by EPFO members if their mobile number is linked with UAN and the Aadhaar verification is complete. With the completion of this e‑nomination, any earlier nominations would be considered void.

It is also important to note that once a marital status of a member changes, a fresh nomination has to be completed as the earlier nomination will be considered void.

We have attached notes and process guidelines for completing your nomination on the PF portal. Please ensure that the documents mentioned in important notes are included while filing the nomination.

In case if you face any technical issues while updating the e-nomination, kindly raise a grievance by using the following link.

India

Updated: November, 2021

Know the Basics of Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996

Please find a note on “The Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996,” it's applicability on industries, various compliance processes, and the recent judgement by the Honorable Supreme Court of India which states that cess under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996 can be levied only on civil work and not on supply contract.

Kerala

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Kerala, vide notification No. DES/859/2021-P3(1),dated 12th November, 2021, has revised the Minimum Wages for all the Scheduled Employment with effect from 1st September, 2021.

Odisha

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Odisha, vide notification No. RDM-Reg-REGN-0080-2021-34561/R&D.M, dated 17th November, 2021, has published the Holiday List for 2022.

Kerala

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Public Holiday List - 2022

The Government of Kerala, vide notification No. G.O.(P) No. 29/2021/GAD, dated 21st October 2021, has declared the public holidays for the year 2022 applicable to the Public Offices under the Government of Kerala. Refer to attached notification.

Karnataka

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Karnataka, vide notification No. DPAR 37 HHL 2021, dated 8th November, 2021, has published the draft notification on Holiday List for 2022.

Assam

Updated: 28th October, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Assam, vide notification No. GAG(A).81/2016/749, dated 28th October, 2021, has published Holiday List for the year 2022.

Delhi

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Chhat Pooja declared as Public Holiday

Government of NCT of Delhi, through the order exercised by Deputy Chief Minister, has declared 10th November 2021 as a public holiday on account of ‘Chhat Pooja’.

Refer to the attached order. Relevant notification maybe issued later.

Odisha

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Odisha Government, vide notification No. 5639/LC, Bhubaneshwar, dated 2nd November 2021, has revised the minimum wages for all the Scheduled Employment with effect from 1st October 2021 as listed below:

Employee Category Minimum Wages per day Minimum Wages per month
Unskilled 315.00 8190.00
Semi-skilled 355.00 9230.00
Skilled/Clerical 405.00 10530.00
Highly Skiled 465.00 12090.00

Tamil Nadu

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Automobile Manufacturing Industry as Public Utility Service

The Tamil Nadu Government, vide notification No. G.O.(Rt) No.370, dated 2nd November 2021, has declared “Automobile Manufacturing Industry” as public utility service under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for a period of six months with effect from the date of publication of this notification.

The definition of public utility service is defined under Section 2 (n) of The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Tamil Nadu

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Holiday List

The Government of Tamil Nadu, vide Government Order No. G.O.Ms.No.935, dated 2nd November 2021, has declared the public holidays for 2022 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for the State Government offices and all Commercial banks including Co-operative banks in Tamil Nadu.

Puducherry

Updated: 14th September, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Puducherry, vide Government Order No-G.O.Ms.NO.79, dated 14th September, 2021, has published the holiday list for 2022.

Rajasthan

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Government of Rajasthan, vide notification No-Pa 6(1)Saa.Pra.Vi/6/2021, dated 21st October, 2021, has published the holiday list for 2022.

India

Updated: 16th November, 2021

ESIC Extends due date of Depositing ESI Contributions and for Filing Returns

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, vide circular No- P-11/12/Misc/1/2019 (M)-Rev.II, dated 16th November, 2021, has extended the due date for paying the contributions for the month of October 2021 to 30th November, 2021, instead of 15th November, 2021. The due has also been extended for filing the return of contributions for the period of April 2021 to September 2021 to 15th December, 2021 instead of 11th November, 2021.

This is due to the system breakdown in IT during the period for performing various online tasks in ESIC Panchdeep module.

India

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Seeding of UAN Number in the ESIC Insurance Module

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has made a provision to capture UAN data in Employer’s Module of ESI Corporation, where employers can enter the UAN of the Insured Person(s). The ESIC in its last meeting held on 5th October 2021, further directed the concerned ESIC authorities that UAN of minimum 75 lakh workers should be updated in the insurance module of the ESI Corporation by 24th February 2022. In pursuance of the same, the ESI Corporation, vide Circular No. P-11/12/UAN/2021-Rev.II, dated 8th November 2021, has directed all the responsible ESIC authorities and the regional/sub-regional offices to take all the necessary measures even to contact the employer to ensure the same and the progress of updations will be monitored by the ESIC headquarter on a weekly basis in a prescribed format suggested to the officials. Currently the ESIC portal is not working effectively. However, such enforcement will be made soon and we may come back detailing the process later.

Mizoram

Updated: 31st August, 2021

Holiday List for 2022

The Mizoram Government, vide notification No. F.23012/3/2020-GAD, dated 31st August 2021, has published the Holiday List for the calendar year 2022. Refer to the attached notification for further details.

Mizoram

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2021

The Government of Mizoram, vide notification No. B.14015/5/2019 - LESDE, dated 10th November 2021, has published draft Mizoram Code on Wages Rules, 2021. These Rules, if implemented, will supersede Mizoram Payment of Wages Rules, 1992 and Mizoram Minimum Wages Rules, 1992.

Objections or suggestions related to the draft notification are invited from the public and can be sent for consideration of the State Government within 45 days of publication of this notification to the: Secretary, LESDE Department, Government of Mizoram and the Director, LESDE Department, Government of Mizoram.

India

Updated: 15th November, 2021

Deadline for Mandatory Seeding of Aadhaar Number with UAN Extended

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, vide Circular No. BKG-27/7/2020-BKG-Part(1)/E-40100/173, dated 15th November 2021, has further extended the deadline for mandatory seeding of Aadhaar number with UAN till 30th November 2021.

Tamil Nadu

Updated: 29th October, 2021

ESIC Provisions in Coimbatore and Thanjavur

The Central Government, vide notification No. S.O.4526(E), dated 29th October 2021, with effect from 1st November 2021, has made the following provisions of the ESIC Act, 1948 applicable in all the areas of Coimbatore and Thanjavur districts in the State of Tamil Nadu.

• Section 38- All employees to be insured.
• Sections 39, 40, 41, 42, 43- Regarding payment of employee and employer contributions.
• Sections 45A to 45H- Determination of contribution in certain case, appellate authority, recovery of contributions, procedure for recovery, and application of certain provisions of the Income Tax Act.
• Sections 46 to 73- Benefits, employer not to dismiss or punish employee during period of sickness.
• Sections 74, 75, sub-sections (2) to (4) of Section 76, 80, 82 and 83- Constitution of Employees’ Insurance Court, matter to be decided by the Insurance Court, proceedings, appeal, etc.

Kerala

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

Kerala Government, vide notification No. DES/859/2021-P3(1), dated 18th October 2021, has revised the minimum wages for all the Scheduled Employment with effect from 1st August 2021.

India

Updated: 30th October, 2021

Employees’ Provident Fund Rate of Interest 2020-21

The Central Provident Fund authority, vide web circular No. INV-11/1/2020-INV, dated 30th October 2021, has requested all the Regional Provident Fund Commissioners, Officers-In-Charge, Regional Offices, etc. to take all the necessary actions to credit the interest for 2020-21 to the EPF account of each member at the rate of 8.5% per annum.

Bihar

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Draft Rule on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2021

Bihar Government, vide notification No. 1/OSHC-01/2021-3228/L.R, dated 8th November 2021, has published draft Rules on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Bihar) Rules, 2021. Objections or suggestions with regard to these draft rules can be sent to: The Joint Labour Commissioner, Bihar or by email lcbihar@bihar.gov.in within a period of 45 days from the date of publication of the said draft rules. The objections and suggestions should be sent in a proforma containing columns (i) specifying the name and address of the persons and organizations and column (ii) specifying the rule or sub-rule which is proposed to be modified and column (iii) specifying the revised rule or sub rule proposed to be submitted and the reasons therefore.

These Rules, if implemented, will supersede The Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Services) Rules, 2005; The Bihar Factories Rules, 1950; The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) State Rules, 1972; The Bihar Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) State Rules, 1980; The Bihar Motor Transport Workers Rule, 1962; and, The Bihar Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Rule, 1968.

Delhi

Updated: 11th November, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Delhi Government, vide notification No F.No.12(142)/02/MW/VIII/Part file/4456, dated 11th November 2021, has revised the Minimum Wages for all the Scheduled Employment with effect from 1st October 2021 as follows:

  Minimum rates of wages
Employee Category Basic Per Month VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Unskilled 15492 572 618 16064
Semi-skilled 17069 624 681 17693
Skilled 18797 676 749 19473
Clerical And Supervisory Staff - Non Matriculate 17069 624 681 17693
Clerical And Supervisory Staff - Matriculate but not graduate 18797 676 749 19473
Clerical And Supervisory Staff - Graduate and above 20430 754 815 21184

Himachal Pradesh

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Draft on Social Security Rules, 2021

The Himachal Pradesh Government, vide notification no. Shram(A)4-1/2005, dated 2nd November 2021, has published the Draft on Social Security (Himachal Pradesh) Rules, 2021. Objection or suggestions with regard to these draft rules can be sent to: The Labour Commissioner, Himachal Pradesh, within a period of 45 days from the date of publication of the said draft rules.

These Rules, if implemented, will supersede The Himachal Pradesh Maternity Benefits Rules, 1973, The Payment of Gratuity (Himachal Pradesh) Rules, 1972, The Himachal Pradesh Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Rules, 2015, The Himachal Pradesh Building and other Construction Workers (RE & CS) Rules, 2008.

India

Updated: 8th November, 2021

Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulation, 2021

The Unique Identification Authority of India. vide notification number K-11020/240/2021/ Auth/UIDAI (No.2 of 2021), dated 8th November 2021, has notified the Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021. This Act will supersede The Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulations, 2016.

This regulations will regulate all the Aadhaar-based online or offline authentication facilities, such as:
1.Yes/No authentication facility, which may be carried out for below mentioned authentications:
A. Demographic authentication
B. One-time PIN-based authentication
C. Biometric-based authentication
D. Multi-factor authentication/ A combination of two or more of the above modes of authentication

2. e-KYC authentication, which may be carried out only using OTP and/or biometric authentication.

3.Types of Offline Verification —
A. QR Code verification
B. (Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC verification
C. e-Aadhaar verification
D. Offline Paper based verification
E. Any other type of Offline verification introduced by the Authority from time to time

4. Virtual Identity number (VID) - Aadhaar number holder may generate or retrieve his/her VID through UIDAI website, SMS, mobile application, eAadhaar download and any other means as provided by Authority from time to time. The Aadhaar number holder may use VID in lieu of Aadhaar number for online authentication or e-KYC.
Also, it explains the Aadhaar Number Capture Service Token or ANCS Token, which means an encrypted number (valid for short time) generated for an Aadhaar number by the Authority for completion of an authentication transaction. UID Token which means a 72-character alphanumeric string generated by the Authority mapped to the Aadhaar number. Also, “Virtual Identifier” which means an interchangeable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number of the Aadhaar holder.
The Act also explains the roles, responsibilities, and code of conduct of Authentication Service Agencies and regulate the storage and maintenance of Authentication Transaction Data.

Maharastra

Updated: 27th October, 2021

Implementation of ESIC Provisions

The Union Government, vide notification No. S.O.4476 (E), dated 27th October 2021, with effect from 1st November 2021, made the following provisions of the ESIC Act, 1948, applicable in the areas of Ahmednagar, Jalna and Yavatmal districts of Maharashtra State. Hence, these areas will be considered as ESIC Coverage areas:
• Section 38 - All employees to be insured.

• Sections 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 - Regarding payment of employee and employer contributions.

• Sections 45A to 45H - Determination of contribution in certain case, appellate authority, recovery of contributions, procedure for recovery, and application of certain provisions of the Income Tax Act.

• Sec 46 to 73 - Benefits, employer not to dismiss or punish employee during period of sickness.

• Sections 74, 75, sub-sections (2) to (4) of Section 76, 80, 82 and 83 - Constitution of Employees’ Insurance Court, matter to be decided by the Insurance Court, proceedings, and Appeal, among others.

Chhattisgarh

Updated: 6th October, 2021

List of Gazetted Holidays for 2022

The Government of Chhattisgarh, vide notification no. 1-1/2021/1/5, dated 6th October 2021, has published the list of Gazetted Holidays for 2022. Refer to the attached copy of the notification for further details.

Jharkhand

Updated: 20th October, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Jharkhand, vide notification No. 2/MW-2071/2010, L&T - 1215, dated 20th October 2021, has revised the Minimum Wages for all the Scheduled employments effective from 1st October 2021 as below:

Minimum Wages for Shops & Establishments effective from 1st Oct 2021
Class of Employment Basic Per Day Basic Per Month VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Unskilled 274.81 7145.06 40.15 1043.90 314.96 8188.96
Semi-skilled 287.9 7485.4 42.06 1093.56 329.96 8578.96
Skilled/Clerical 379.51 9867.26 55.45 1441.70 434.96 11308.96
Highly Skilled 438.39 11398.14 64.05 1665.30 502.44 13063.44

Andhra Pradesh

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide notification No. G/6019/2021, dated 22nd October 2021, has revised the minimum wages for all the Scheduled employments effective from 1st October, 2021.

Himachal Pradesh

Updated: 19th October, 2021

List of Gazetted Holidays for 2022

The Government of Himachal Pradesh, vide notification No. GAD-A(F)12-1/2021, dated 19th October 2021, has notified the holiday list for the calendar year 2022. Refer to the attached copy of the notification for more details.

Haryana

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Bye-Election Holiday for Factories

The Haryana Government, vide notification No. F.W./Election-2021/4280, dated 19th October 2021, has declared 30th October 2021 (Saturday) as a holiday for all the workers working in a factory and enrolled as voter in election of 46-Ellenebad Assembly Constituency, to enable them to cast their vote in the election.

Andhra Pradesh

Updated: 14th October, 2021

Bye Election Holiday

The Andhra Pradesh Government, vide notification No. G.O.Rt.No.1698, General Administration (Elecs.A) Department, dated 14th October 2021, has declared 30th October 2021 (Saturday) to be a Public Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in the area of 124-Badvel (SC) Assembly Constituency, on account of bye-election.

Haryana

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Bye Election Holiday

The Government of Haryana, vide notification No. Elec-2021/IR-II/PSCE/ Hol/24369, dated 19th October 2021, has declared 30th October 2021 (Saturday) as holiday for all the Shops and Commercial Establishments falling with in the 46-Ellenabad Assembly Constituency, 2021 (District Sirsa), to enable the employees who are enrolled as voters to vote for bye-election to the legislative assembly.

Rajasthan

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Bonus Before Deepawali

The Rajasthan Government, vide Circular No. 1.8(1)Bonus/IR/Shram/Circular/03/34010 Jaipur, dated 18th October 2021, has advised all the employers to settle the bonus to all their employees before the forthcoming Deepawali Festival.

Gujarat

Updated: 5th October, 2021

Industrial Relations Rules, 2021

The Gujarat Government, vide notification No. KHR-2021-129-IDA-122020-539471-M(2), dated 5th October 2021, has finalized the Industrial Relation (Gujarat) Rules, 2021. This new Rule will supersede The Gujarat Trade Union Regulations, 1963; The Bombay Industrial Employment (Standing Order) Rules, 1959 (as applicable to Gujarat), and The Industrial Disputes (Gujarat) Rules, 1966.

Note: Although the final Rules have been published, the provisions will be effective once “The Industrial Relations Code, 2020” (which is in the draft stage) becomes effective.

The salient features of the Rules are:
• Written agreement for the settlement before the conciliation officer between the employer and the worker(s) will be in Form-I.

• Every Industrial Establishment employing 20 or more workers shall have one or more Grievance Redressal Committee(s). These shall consist of equal number of members representing the employer and the workers, and shall not exceed 10. There shall be adequate representation of women workers in the Grievance Redressal Committee(s). Such representation shall not be less than the proportion of women workers to the total workers employed in the industrial establishment. The tenure of the Grievance Committee shall be for two years. If there is a Trade Union, tenure of the members of the Grievance Redressal Committee shall be coterminous with the tenure of the members of the registered Trade Union.

• Grievance may be raised within one year from the date on which the cause of action of such dispute arises and can be complained before the Grievance Redressal Committee.

• If any worker is aggrieved by the decision of the Grievance Redressal Committee or if the grievance is not resolved by the said committee within 30 days of the receipt of the application, such workers may file an application to the Conciliation Officer within 60 days from the date of the decision by the said committee.

• If the employer chooses to adopt the model standing order drafted by the Central Government, then the employer can intimate the same to the certifying officer electronically by mentioning the date on which the model standing order will be adopted. The certifying officer may, after doing some additions or deletions in the said standing order, certify the same. If the response is not received from the certifying officer within the period of 30 days, then, the standing order shall be deemed to have been adopted by the employer.

• The certifying officer may forward the draft of the standing order to the Trade Union/ worker; and, the Trade Union or the workers representative shall submit their objections, if any, within 15 days of the receipt of the draft standing order.

• Provision has been made for the submission of joint draft standing order by the employers engaged in similar Industrial Establishment to the commissioner/ Director of labour as the case may be for the certification.

• The Standing Order should be maintained in Gujarati and in English.

• Notice of change in the service condition should be given to Trade Union/ such worker who is effected by such change in Form-II and should be displayed.

• Arbitration agreement will be in Form-III.

• Notice of strike to the employer, endorsing a copy to the conciliation officer will be in Form- VI.

• Notice of Lock Out to the Trade Union with a copy to the concerned conciliation officer and Commissioner/ Director of labour will be in Form –VII, and should be displayed.

• Notice of retrenchment/ closure of Industrial Establishments, shall be served 60 days and 30 days before the commencement of Closure/ Retrenchment, respectively to the State Government and to the Deputy Commissioner of Labour in Form – VIII.

• If any vacancy arises, intimation of the same should be given to the retrenched worker and preference should be given to the retrenched worker.

• Application for Retrenchment / Closure/ lay-off by the employer to the State Government should be in Form – IX.

• Application by the employer to the State Government for the closure of establishment should be made at least 90 days before the intended date of closure.

• Every employer who has retrenched a worker, shall, within 10 days at the time of retrenching a worker shall electronically transfer an amount equivalent to 15 days of last drawn wages of retrenched worker to the Labour and Employment department. The fund so received shall be transferred by the State Government to respective worker within 45 days of the receipt of the fund. The details of worker retrenched, amount, and the worker’s account number also should be submitted by the employer to the state government.

Tamil Nadu

Updated: 1st October, 2021

Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972

The Tamil Nadu Government, vide Notification No. 455, dated 1st October 2021, has amended the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972, to enhance the yearly contributions to be paid to the Labour Welfare Fund by amending sub Section (1) of Section 15 of The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972.

As per the new provision, every employee shall contribute a sum not exceeding 50 rupees per year, as may be prescribed, from time to time, to the Labour Welfare Fund and every employer shall in respect of each such employee, contribute a sum not exceeding 100 rupees per year, as may be prescribed, from time to time, to the Labour Welfare Fund and the Government shall, in respect of each such employee, contribute a sum not exceeding 50 rupees per year, as may be prescribed, from time to time, to the Labour Welfare Fund.

Earlier, the said contributions were Rs. 10, 20, and 10 respectively.

Uttarakhand

Updated: 1st October, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Uttarakhand, vide notification No. 4384/4-01/13, dated 8th October 2021, has revised the minimum wages for scheduled employment effective from 1st October 2021 as follows:
Class of Employment Category of Workers Basic per month VDA per month Total per month
Unskilled For Adult workers in towns of more than one lakh population 8331.00 880.00 9211.00
Unskilled For Remaining part of the state 8213.00 880.00 9093.00
Semi -Skilled For Adult workers in towns of more than one lakh population 8924.00 880.00 9804.00
Semi -Skilled For Remaining part of the state 8788.00 880.00 9668.00
Skilled For Adult workers in towns of more than one lakh population 9518.00 880.00 10398.00
Skilled For Remaining part of the state 9370.00 880.00 10250.00
Clerical Category I For Adult workers in towns of more than one lakh population 10520.00 880.00 11400.00
Clerical Category I For Remaining part of the state 10328.00 880.00 11208.00
Clerical Category II For Adult workers in towns of more than one lakh population 9772.00 880.00 10652.00
Clerical Category II For Remaining part of the state 9611.00 880.00 10491.00

Gujarat

Updated: 8th October, 2021

Revised Minimum Wages

The Government of Gujarat, vide Notification No. A.2.T.3/1123/2021/1144, dated 8th October 2021, has revised the minimum wages for all the scheduled employment effective from 1st October 2021 as follows.
Scheduled Employment Category of Workers Zone Basic Salary Dearness Allowance Total Wages / Salary per day Monthly Wages for 26 days
Shops and Establishments Unskilled I 276 72.00 348.00 9048.00
Semi-Skilled I 284 72.00 356.00 9256.00
Skilled I 293 72.00 365.00 9490.00
Unskilled II 268 72.00 340.00 8840.00
Semi-Skilled II 276 72.00 348.00 9048.00
Skilled II 284 72.00 356.00 9256.00
Foot note: The revised minimum wages w.e.f 1st October 2021 got reduced compared to the earlier minimum wages. As per the provision of ID act, PF act, and ESI act, it is not recommended to reduce salary or wages of an employee. However, for new employees with effect from 1st October 2021, it may be offered as per above revised minimum wages.

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