Labour Law Gazette Notifications

Central

Appointment Of Effective Date Of Section 142 of Code On Social Security, 2020

Government of India vide Gazette notification no.1603 has appointed the 3rd day of May 2021 as the date on which the provisions of section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 shall come into force. As per the notification, the Government has made Aadhaar mandatory as identity proof for all employees and workers, including organized and unorganized workers, to avail social security benefits with effect from May 3rd in order to prevent the misuse of the benefit being given to workers or employees with a fake identity. Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 provides that the employees or unorganized workers shall, to register as beneficiaries for social security benefits or avail other social security services, establish his identity or, as the case may be, the identity of his family members or dependants through Aadhaar number. The Aadhaar registration is mandatory for all workers and employees seeking social security benefits from the government in either kind or cash. These would also include medical and sickness benefits, pension, gratuity, maternity benefit, or any other benefit or withdrawal of fund. Further, Aadhaar registration will also be mandatory for availing services of the career centre or receiving any payment or medical attendance as the insured person himself or for his dependants

Central

ESIC On Medical Care Benefits And Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic

ESIC vide press release no. F.No.E-13/12/5/2021-ER has introduced medical care and relief to its beneficiaries during COVID-19 pandemics. As per the press release, (1) The insured person can claim sickness benefits for the period of abstention. The sickness benefit is paid at 70 per cent of daily wage for ninety-one days, (2) The insured person during the period of unemployment may avail relief under Atal Beemit Vyakti Yozana Scheme under fifty per cent average per day earning for a maximum of ninety days. (3) The insured person during retrenchment or closure under The Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 may claim unemployment allowance for a period of two years (4) In any case of unfortunate demise of Insured Person, funeral expenses of Rs.15000 are paid to eldest surviving members of his family. Please refer to the notification for more details

Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)

As per Government Notification No.J/3984/2021, CPI points for minimum wage calculation has been released for the state of Andhra Pradesh with effect from 1st April 2021

Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021) (Factory)

As per Government Notification No.J/3984/2021, CPI points for minimum wage calculation has been released for the state of Andhra Pradesh with effect from 1st April 2021

Central

The Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance (Amendment) Scheme, 2021

EPFO vide notification no. G.S.R. 299 E has amended The Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976. As per the amendment, the maximum assurance benefit under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme has now been increased to Seven lakh from the existing cover of six lakhs. Please refer to the notification for more details.

Karnataka

Notification For Employers On Termination And Reducing Wages Of Employees During COVID 19 Curfew In Karnataka

Government of Karnataka vide notification no. 158/PNR/2020 has requested all employers not to terminate and reduce their employees' wages during the Covid-19 curfew imposed in Karnataka. Please refer to the notification for more details.

Karnataka

Order On Extension Of Filing Monthly Return And Enrolment Tax Under The Karnataka Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings And Employments Act,1976

The Government of Karnataka vide notification No.FD 03 CPT 2020 has extended the due date concerning the filing of the Monthly Returns for the month of April 2021 till 20th June 2021 and payment of Enrolment tax till 30th May 2021 on account of the COVID 19 pandemic. Please refer to the notification for more details

Central

The Central Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)

As per notification F.No. 1 I /16(2)/2021-LS-II, Government of India has released Minimum Wages for the Central sphere effective 1st April 2021

West Bengal

Order On Extension Of Due Date For Filing Annual Returns Under The West Bengal State Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments Act, 1979

Government of West Bengal, Directorate of Commercial Taxes in exercise of the power conferred under Rule 12 of the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Rules, 1979, for the financial year ending 31st March 2021, the last date of filing Annual return in Form-III has been extended from the earlier date of 30th April 2021 to 30th June 2021. The last date for furnishing the paper form of that return also has been extended from 15th May 2021 to 15 July 2021. Please refer to the notification for more details

Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Minimum Wages Notification (April 2021)

Government of Tamil Nadu vide notification Z 3/6667/2021 has revised the dearness allowance payable to the class of employees in employment in shops and commercial establishments in the state of Tamil Nadu