Introduction: Imagine toiling under the scorching sun, day in and day out, without respite. For millions of workers worldwide, this scenario is not just a hypothetical; it’s their reality. As temperatures rise due to climate change, the threat of heatwaves looms larger than ever, posing serious health risks to those who work outdoors or in […]
Read More →The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976, was enacted to regulate the terms of employment and to provide for certain conditions for the sales promotion employees in certain establishments. Applicability: Initially, the act applied to only sales promotion employees working in pharmaceutical industry but vide Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification No. S. […]
Read More →In exercise of the power conferred upon under rule 12 of the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Rules, 1979 the last date of filing return in Form-lll for the period mentioned below is extended as specified in the below given table issued in the Order dated 26-04-2024. Period in […]
Read More →In Karnataka, the preservation and promotion of Kannada language and culture stand as paramount objectives, deeply rooted in the state’s rich heritage. Recent legislative amendments and institutional initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to safeguarding Kannada identity and fostering linguistic pride among Kannadigas. In recent times, the state government of Karnataka has shown intent in […]
Read More →The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) estimated that nearly 30-40 per cent of waste in a city is generated by Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs). Henceforth, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has augmented its efforts in waste management by defining a Bulk Waste Generator (BWG) and launching a dedicated Waste Management Portal. This […]
Read More →Karnataka in 2022 notified THE KANNADA LANGUAGE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2022 which states the importance of Kannada as language in Karnataka as official language. Importance is been given to Kannada as a mother language and steps are being taken to ensure the extensive use and propagation of Kannada Language and to co-ordinate the activities relating […]
Read More →Background As per Section 4A (1) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (Act), every employer shall obtain insurance for LIC or any other insurer for the payment of gratuity to employees. However Central government has not notified any date for implementation of the said Section. Government of Karnataka by virtue of […]
Read More →CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) vide its notification S.O. 2276(E) dated the 24th May, 2023 has increased the maximum amount receivable by its employees as cash equivalent of leave salary (leave encashment) in respect of the period of earned leave at their credit at the time of their retirement, whether superannuation or otherwise to […]
Read More →As per Section 4 (1) of the POSH Act 2013, every employer should constitute an Internal Compliant Committee at workplace and in case there are multiple offices then each such office should have such committee. Extracts of the relevant section is as under “4(1) Every employer of a workplace shall, by an order in writing, […]
Read More →Labour Department of Haryana vide its Notification. No. 17217 dt. 07.06.2022 had laid down a set of conditions for the establishment/management to avail exemption for employing women during night shift. Despite being a welcome step for industries engaged in service sector like IT & ITES but some of the conditions like employment of women security […]
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