Latest Labour Law Gazette Notifications and updates from April 2023
Latest labour law amendments: The Maharashtra Industrial Relations Act of 1947, the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act of 1953, the Maharashtra Mathadi, Hamal and Other Manual Workers (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act of 1969, the Maharashtra Private Security Guards (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act of 1981, and the Maharashtra Workmen's Minimum House-rent Allowance Act were among the labour laws that were amended by the Maharashtra government through Maharashtra Act No. 20 of 2023.
Latest Labour Law Gazette Notifications and updates from April 2023
Regulations governing labour relations and employment in establishments serve as a crucial piece of advice for organisations. To solve industrial irregularities and protect the employees, the regulations do, nevertheless, occasionally change.
For the purpose of enhancing the state of industrial relations, many states and union territories alter their labour and employment regulations in the months of March and April 2023. The following changes from the preceding month are noted for your convenience.
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Telangana’s CPI Notification of Minimum Wages (April 2023)
The improved consumer price index for determining the variable dearness allowance, effective from 1 April 2023 through 30 September 2023, was announced by the Telangana government through press note. for changing the state’s minimum wage.
The notification of Uttar Pradesh’s minimum wages (April 2023)
According to Notification No. 02-09/Pravartan-(M.W.)/15 from the Uttar Pradesh government, minimum wages for all grades of unskilled, semiskilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers will be in effect from 1 April 2023 through 30 September 2023.
The notification of Andhra Pradesh’s minimum wages (April 2023)
With effect from April 1, 2023, the Government of Andhra Pradesh provided CPI points for the computation of the minimum wage for all grades in the unskilled, semiskilled, skilled, and highly skilled fields by Notification No. G/466/2023.
The Government of India published Minimum Wages for a number of categories, including the construction or maintenance of roads or runways or in building operations, effective as of April 1, 2023, via Notification F. No. 1/5(1)/2023-LS-II.
Guidelines For Exemption From Telangana Shops and Establishments Act’s Opening and Closing Hours
The instructions for requesting an exception from the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988’s opening and closing hours regulations were published by the Telangana government in Notification G.O.Ms. No. 4. This will update the current situation of the opening and closing times for businesses in the state.
The notification of Odisha’s minimum wages (April 2023)
The Minimum Wages for the State of Odisha for the Revision of the Minimum Wages for All Categories were published by the Government of Odisha under Notification No. 2500/LC, effective as of April 1, 2023.
The Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings And Employments (Amendment) Act, 2023
The Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Act, 1975, was amended by the Maharashtra government through notification number 35. This amendment included a change to the schedule of rates of tax on professions, trades, callings, and employments that increased the profession tax rate to 175 and 200.
The Madhya Pradesh Udyogon Ki Sthapna Evam Parichalan Ka Saralikaran Adhyadesh, 2023, which exempts the establishment and operation of industrial units in the State from requiring specific approvals and inspections, was put into effect by the state government via Notification No. 5645-95-Twenty One-A.
Press Release Regarding Haryana’s Annual Report Submission Under the POSH Act
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) yearly report must be submitted by 30 April 2023, the Haryana government reminded all government and non-government organisations in a news release.
The VDA rates were updated by the Jharkhand government in Notification No. 2/MW-2071/2010, L&T-684, and they will take effect on April 1st, 2023.
Maharashtra’s Amendments to Various Labour Laws
The Maharashtra Industrial Relations Act of 1947, the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act of 1953, the Maharashtra Mathadi, Hamal and Other Manual Workers (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act of 1969, the Maharashtra Private Security Guards (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act of 1981, and the Maharashtra Workmen’s Minimum House-rent Allowance Act were among the labour laws that were amended by the Maharashtra government through Maharashtra Act No. 20 of 2023.
ESIC’s Expansion of Medical Benefits in the Manipur Districts of Imphal
With effect from March 1, 2023, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) extended medical benefits provided under Regulation 95-A of the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950, to the families of all insured persons throughout the entirety of Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
Aadhaar Implementation in ESIC Circular
The Employees’ State Incorporation Corporation (ESIC) published instructions for employers to seed an employee’s Aadhaar number during the registration procedure in Circular No. F. No. I-21013/1/2022/ICT.
The Factories (Goa Amendment) Act, 2019
The punitive provisions of the Factories Act of 1948 as it was in effect in the State of Goa were changed by the Government of Goa via Notification No. 7/11/2019-LA.
The Punjab Minimum Wages Notification (March 2023)
The minimum wages in the State of Punjab have been changed and revised by the Government of Punjab with effect as of March 1, 2023, as stated in Notification No. ST/4313.
Extension for the Aadhaar mandatory seeding with UAN
The deadline for seeding Aadhaar was extended by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to March 31, 2024 for a specific class of establishments and for the north-eastern regions in Circular No. BKG-27/5/2021-BKG/E-38791.
Election-related public holiday in Uttar Pradesh
Due to the general elections for municipal corporations, municipal councils, and panchayats, the government of Uttar Pradesh proclaimed public holidays on May 4 and May 11 in accordance with Notification No. 1/305350/2023.
Guidelines For Heat Wave Preparation In Haryana
By means of notice No. 1551-1750, the Government of Haryana ordered industries, employers, construction firms, and occupiers to implement the preventative measures outlined in the notification to lessen the negative effects of heat waves.
The notification of Delhi’s minimum wages (April 2023)
The increased minimum wages, which include variable dearness allowance, were announced by the Delhi government in Notification F. No. (142)/02/MW/VIII/Part file/429-443, which would take effect on April 1st, 2023.
First Amendment Rules for Punjab Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation), 2023
The Punjab Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) restrictions, 1997 were updated in several ways by the Punjab government through notification number G.S.R. 44/C.A.61/1986/S.18/Amd.(2)/2023, including restrictions governing hours of employment and proof of age.
EPFO Circular Regarding Requests For Application Form Validation And Joint Option Forms
By means of Circular No. Pension/Supreme Court/Judgement/HPM/2022/405, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) established an online facility for accepting application forms and joint option forms received from employers until 3 May 2023.
Online submission of a Puducherry establishment registration application
By Order No. 3101/LAB/G/2023/473, the Government of Puducherry required that applications for registration and amendment of establishments under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act of 1979 and the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act of 1970 be submitted online.
Enforcement Of Provisions Of ESI Act In Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) provisions related to Chapter IV (Contribution), Chapter V (Benefits), and Chapter VI (Adjudication of Disputes and Claims) were implemented by the Government of India in Kavaratti, Agatti, and Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep as of May 1, 2023, through Notification S.O. 1875(E).
Online Filing Of Intimation Of National And Festival Holidays In Puducherry
By Order No. 4654/CIF&B/B5/2022, the Puducherry government required factories to submit Form V, Intimation of National and Festival Holidays, electronically in order to comply with the 1964 Puducherry Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act.
Himachal Pradesh declares a paid holiday in honour of the Jalandhar byelection
The Himachal Pradesh Government, vide Due to the bye election in Punjab’s 04- Jalanddhar (SC) Parliamentary Constituency, Notification No. 1-18/85 (Fac) Lab-Vol-II proclaimed May 10, 2023, as a paid holiday for eligible personnel working in factories, industrial establishments, shops, and commercial businesses.
Declaration Of Paid Holiday In Himachal Pradesh On Account Of Election In Shimla And Palampur
As a result of the municipal corporation election in Ward No. 2, Palampur Upperla of Municipal Corporation Palampur, the Government of Himachal Pradesh declared a paid holiday on May 2, 2023, for eligible employees employed in factories, industrial establishments, and commercial establishments.
Declaration Of Paid Holiday On Account Of Assembly Election In Karnataka
In accordance with Notification No. 2/Election/2023-24, the Karnataka government announced paid leave for qualified workers on May 10, 2023, in observance of the assembly election in the state of Karnataka.
The Haryana Minimum Wages Notification (Jan 2023)
The Haryana government announced the variable dearness allowance for minimum wages in Notification No. IR-2/2023/9838-9968, which became effective on January 1, 2023.
Extension of Due Date For Filing of Professional Tax Returns In West Bengal
The deadline for filing Form III returns under the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, has been extended by the West Bengal government through Order No. 49/CT/PRO until May 31, 2023 for electronic filing, and June 7, 2023 for paper filing.
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