Labour Law Gazette Notifications

Karnataka

Order On Further Extension Of Payment Of Enrolment Tax Under The Karnataka Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings And Employments Act,1976

The Government of Karnataka vide notification no. FD 02 CPT 2021 dated 31st May 2021, with reference to earlier notification dated 26th April 2021 has further extended the due date of payment of enrolment tax from 30th May 2021 to 30th June 2021 due to the continuation of tough measures regarding Covid-19. Please refer to the notification for more details

Central

EPFO Allows Its Members To Avail Second COVID-19 Advance

The Ministry of Labour and Employments vide a Press Release dated 31st May 2021 has allowed members of EPFO to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance to support it's subscribers amidst second wave of the pandemic. The provision for special withdrawal to meet the financial need of members during pandemic was introduced in March 2020, under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) which provided non-refundable withdrawal to the extent of the basic wages and dearness allowances for three months or up to 75% of the amount standing to member's credit in the EPF account, whichever is less. Further, EPFO has deployed a system driven auto claim settlement process in respect of all such members whose KYC requirements is complete in all respect. Auto-mode settlement enables EPFO to reduce the claim cycle to three days as against the statutory requirement to settle the claims within twenty days

Tamil Nadu

Enforcement Of Provisions Towards ESIC In Erode Districts Of Tamil Nadu

ESIC vide notification S.O. 2068(E) has implemented the provisions of Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), Chapter VI (Adjudication Of Disputes and Claims) in the entire area of Erode District in the State of Tamil Nadu, in addition to the already implemented area in the said District. Please refer to the notification for more details.

Delhi

Registration Of Establishment Under Delhi Shops & Establishments Act Integrated With Ministry Of Corporate Affairs SPICE+ Portal

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, under Easy of Doing Business has "developed a single window facility for incorporation of a new company and other different services including issuance of PAN, TAN, ESIC No, Bank Account, Professional Tax registration, GSTIN etc. on "SPICE+" portal. Now, Government of Delhi vide notification no.PA/Addl.LC/Lab/2021/1859 has directed that Ministry Of Corporate Affairs "SPICE+" portal is now integrated with the registration portal of "Delhi Shops & Establishments" and any new company seeking registration under the Delhi Shops And Establishments Act, 1954 should be done on the "SPICE +" portal. However, any such subsequent registration for different branch offices of an establishments under the Act can be done on Delhi Shops & Establishment registration portal i.e https://labourcis.nic.in. Hence, employer of a new company intending to register its establishments in Delhi under The Delhi Shops And Establishments Act, 1954, may register directly on the "SPICE+" portal. Please refer to the notification for more details

Tripura

Enforcement Of Medical Benefits In Districts Of Tripura

ESIC vide notification No. N-16/2/Tripura/2017-P&D has extended medical benefits with effect from 01 April 2021 to the families of all insured persons in the entire area of Khowai, South Tripura and Unakoti districts in the State of Tripura. Please refer to the notification for more details.

Odisha

The Odisha Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)

The Government of Odisha vide notification No.2816/LC, has released the Minimum Wages effective from 1st April 2021 for the State of Odisha

Uttarakhand

Extension Of Working Hours For Essential Commodities, Pharmaceutical Factories In Uttarakhand

Government of Uttarakhand vide notification no No.VIII-1/21-91(Labour)/2008-TC-II(2) has exempted provisions of Section 51 (Weekly Hour), Section 54 (Daily Hour), Section 55 (Intervals For Rest), Section 56 (Spread over Hours) for factories relating to essential commodities, pharmaceutical manufacturers due to COVID-19 pandemic in Uttarakhand subject to aforesaid conditions, (1) In all the industries mentioned above, work can be done in two shifts of twelve to twelve hours per day for a production unit. Four hours per day of overtime shall be paid according to the rules, (2) Workers working in both these units will work maximum days in a week, and the limit of overtime will be twenty-four hours per week. (3) The extension of work will be determined in such a way that every worker will be given thirty minutes rest after six hours (4) Employees shall not be laid off by the employer during this period (5) The labour commissioner will ensure that the said emergency provisions are not used by any factory continuously (6) This notification will remain in effect for sixty days from the date of issue and it will be automatically neutralised after the said period. Please refer to the notification for details

Puducherry

Employers Of Manufacturing Units/Factories In Puducherry To Provide Paid Medical Leave And Not Terminate Services Of Workers Who Test COVID-19 Positive

The Government of Puducherry vide notification no. 104/PSEC/COVID-19/2021 has enforced corona night curfew from 10.00 pm till 5 am up to 31st May 2021. In furtherance of the above order, terms and conditions for operations of industries are issued in addition to the list of permitted and restricted activities. The factories/manufacturing units must ensure adherence to the below guidelines issued, (1) If a worker is found positive, other workers who have been in contact with the him will be quarantined with pay. (2) In any case, if a worker is found positive, the unit should be closed until completely sanitized. (3) If a worker is found positive, he/she would be allowed medical leave and cannot be discontinued during their absence for this reason (3) Common toilet facilities must be sanitized frequently. Hence, employers are requested to ensure compliance as per the notification and direction issued in accordance with the guidelines for the list of permitted areas, restricted activates and ensure adherence to appropriate COVID behavior along with National Directives. Please refer to the notification for detailed information towards the guideline issued

Central

Enforcement Of Provisions Towards ESIC In Districts Of West Bengal

ESIC vide notification no. S.O. 1950 E has implemented the provisions of Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), Chapter VI (Adjudication Of Disputes and Claims) in all the areas of the Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Kalimpong, North Dinajpur, Purulia, and South Dinajpur Districts in the State of West Bengal

Central

ESIC Circular On Collection OF AADHAR For Beneficiaries or Insured Persons

ESIC vide circular no. P-11/14/11Rules/2020-BFT II has instructed all regional offices that the requirement of AADHAR for availing benefits may not be mandatory till the provisions of The Social Security Code, 2020 is implemented. Therefore, AADHAR will be collected after making changes in the modules of project Panchdeep are completed. Please refer circular for details