Curious About the Latest Labor Law Changes? Where to Find the Updates You Need

I would like to know the latest provisions and amendments related to labor law. Can anyone tell me about it or where I can get this information?

Regards,
Kunal

Good Afternoon Sir, What are the latest provisions and amendments related to labor law? Please provide information on the latest provisions.

Thank you,
Rambabu Boddu

There have not been any amendments in labor law recently; only the old ones have been reprinted. The only suggestion is to buy any related book for the Contract Labour Act of 1970 (Central) and the Maharashtra Contract Labour Act of 1971, which will surely help you.

The latest amendment in the labor department is the revision of the L.W.F. Previously, it was Rs. 3 for employees and Rs. 6 for employers, but now it has been revised to Rs. 6 for employees and Rs. 9 for employers effective from December 2011.

Regards,
Saraswathi

The following amendments and latest provisions related to Labour Laws:

The Factories Act - 1948

- Many changes have been made, such as in Welfare Measures like Canteen, Creche, Appointment of Safety Officers, etc. Employers should not face any police action leading to an FIR in case of accidents resulting in death.

The ESI Act - 1948

- Wage ceiling for employee coverage is up to Rs. 15,000 per month. Conveyance Allowance is excluded from the wage calculation. Maintenance of previous records for inspection is required for up to 5 years.

The EPF Act - 1952

- Under EDLI, the benefit has been increased from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,30,000.

The Workmen Compensation Act - 1923

- Compensation for Death ranges from a minimum of Rs. 1,20,000 to a maximum of Rs. 4,25,000. For Permanent Disablement, the minimum is Rs. 1,40,000 and the maximum is Rs. 5,40,000. The computation for compensation calculation based on wages has been extended from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 8,000. The Act may be amended as the Employees Compensation Act. Casual Laborers are also covered under the latest amendment.

The Payment of Wages Act - 1936

- Wages should be paid either through bank deposits or by cheque.

The Payment of Bonus Act - 1965

- Proposed amendments include extending the wage ceiling from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 and the computation of Bonus from Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 5,000. The minimum Bonus has been increased from 8.33% to 11%.

The Payment of Gratuity Act - 1972

- The maximum payment under Gratuity has been increased from Rs. 3,50,000 to Rs. 10,00,000. Compulsory Insurance coverage for employees is mandated under the Gratuity Act.

The Industrial Dispute Act - 1947

- According to U/s 11a and the impact of Sec 2a, any workmen can directly approach the Labour Court and Tribunal without conciliation if they are discharged, dismissed, or terminated from service.

The Contract Labour Act - 1970

- Non-compliance with statutory provisions deems contract laborers as employees of the principal employer.

Regards,
V.R. Rao Pulipaka.

Dear Senthil,

Update on ESI Amendments

Funeral expenses have been revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 under the ESIC Act of 1948.

Regards,
Sunil

Funeral expenses have been revised from ₹2500/- to ₹5000/- under the ESIC Act, 1948.

Thank you.

Dear Senthil, In Tamil Nadu, the LWF contribution is as follows:
- Employee: Rs. 7/-
- Employer: Rs. 14/-

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Karthikeyan.S

Could you please provide information about the recent minimum wage in Maharashtra effective from January 2012 onwards?

Regards,
Sunil Choughuel

This is the latest development in enforcing PF:

Employer Liable for Default in Contribution to PF: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that proceedings for the recovery of damages can be initiated against the employer for their default in making payment of contributions to the provident fund, even though they come under the exempted establishments under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

We hold that in a case of default by the employer of an exempted establishment, in making its contribution to the Provident Fund, Section 14B of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, will be applicable, said an SC bench in its judgment on Wednesday. The exempted establishments mean an establishment in respect of which an exemption has been granted under Section 17 of the Act from the operation of all or any of the provisions of any scheme or the insurance scheme, as the case may be, whether such exemption has been granted to the establishment as such or to any person or class of persons employed therein.

The SC set aside the order of the Calcutta High Court, saying it failed to discern the correct principle of interpretation of social welfare legislation. Under the Directive Principles, the state has the obligation for securing just and humane conditions of work, which includes a living wage and a decent standard of life, the SC said. - The Economic Times: Business News, Personal Finance, Financial News, India Stock Market Investing, Economy News, SENSEX, NIFTY, NSE, BSE Live, IPO News

Thanks,

Kumar.S

Thank you for informing me about the increase in the funeral benefit limit to Rs. 10,000. Could you please advise me on how I should update my records to reflect these new amendments? Also, kindly provide guidance on where to access the necessary information. Your assistance in sharing this information would be greatly appreciated as it will be beneficial for us.

Thank you.

Dear Mr. Kumar, thanks for the information that the funeral benefit limit has been increased to Rs. 10,000. Can you please let me know how I should update these new amendments and where to access the information? Please share this information as it will be useful to us. You can browse through ESI's website using the ID ESIC to find all the information, notifications, and other relevant details for your guidance.

Regards,
Kumar S.

Please go through the below link to find the latest amendments under labor laws: Home - Social Security - Latest Notification/Amendments: Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India (link updated to site home | Search On Google)

Thanks & Regards,
Ashutosh Srivastava