How the 2017 Amendment to Tamil Nadu's Holiday Act Could Impact Your Work Schedule

As per the Tamil Nadu Gazette dated 7th August 2017, the Government of Tamil Nadu has amended the Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958. With this amendment, the Government is now empowered to declare any day, other than holidays mentioned in the Act, as a special holiday in cases of emergencies or special circumstances prevailing in the State or any part thereof. The State Government will release the effective dates for this Act through a separate notification.

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Is this rule applicable to the construction sector in TN?

Kindly advise if contracted labor is eligible for National Festival holiday/Festival Holiday. Can they claim the monetary benefit by law?

Query No-2

If an employee takes leave before and after a national festival/Festival holiday, should we count the leave as a continuous period or do we need to pay the salary?