How the 2010 Amendment to the Industrial Disputes Act Impacts Grievance Redressal in Workplaces

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 18th of August, 2010.
An Act further to amend The Industrial Dispute Act, 1947



• Every industrial establishment employing 20 or more workmen shall have one or more Grievance Redressal Committees for the resolution of disputes arising out of individual grievances.

• The Grievance Redressal Committee shall consist of equal numbers of members from the employer and the workmen.

• The total number of members of the Grievance Redressal Committee shall not exceed more than 6 (including 1 woman member).

• The Grievance Redressal Committee may complete its proceedings within 30 days on receipt of a written application by or on behalf of the aggrieved party.

• The workman who is aggrieved by the decision of the Grievance Redressal Committee may prefer an appeal to the employer against the decision of the Grievance Redressal Committee. The employer shall, within 1 month from the date of such appeal, dispose of the same and send a copy of his decision to the workman concerned.




Regards,
NIYAJ AHMED
(HR-OFFICER)

Recent Update on the ID Act Salary Slab

The salary slab in the ID Act has been enhanced recently. In clause 5, sub-clause (IV), the words "one thousand six hundred rupees" have been substituted with the words "Ten thousand rupees."

The ID Act Notification dated 15th September 2010 was issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. (Thanks to Business Manager - November issue).

Regards,
Alphonse