Exemption From Applicability Of Certain Provisions Under Various Labour Laws In Telangana

Government Of Telangana vide notification no.G.O.Rt.No.106; in order to minimize the burden of regulatory compliance to the industry for Ease of Doing Business has exempted the applicability of certain provisions related to displays of abstracts, notices, returns, registers and rules related to principal employer attestation on wage register etc. The notification also provides for self-certification in respect of the compliances under various labour laws such as

(1) Telangana Shops and Establishment Act, 1988,

(2) Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987, 

(3) Telangana Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act, 1974, 

(4) Contract Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1970 

(5) Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 

(6) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 

(7) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 

(8) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 

(9) Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 

(10) Payment of Wages Act, 1936. 

Employers may follow these exemptions in their establishments located in the state of Telangana and self-certification may be filed along with an integrated annual return to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act. 

These exemptions may be revoked if any compliances are in non-confirmity with the provisions of the law. 

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Effective date would be 15 February 2021.

Notification:-Exemption From Applicability Of Certain Provisions Under Various Labour Laws In Telangana

Karnataka Shops And Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020

The Government of Karnataka vide notification no. 08 Of 2021 has amended the provision for annual leave with wage under Section 15(7) of Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961.

As per the amendment, the total number of days of leave that may be carried forward towards a succeeding year is increased to forty-five days for all employees.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Effective date would be 19 February 2021.

Notification:-Karnataka Shops And Commercial Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2020

Amendment To Self Certification Cum Online Common Inspection Scheme In Puducherry

The Administrator of Pondicherry vide notification no.02/AIL/Lab/G/2021 has amended the previous notification dated 12th Of August 2020 for inspections under various labour laws to facilitate ease of doing business in the union territory.

As per the new amendment, inspection based on complaints or surprise inspections shall be conducted with specific permissions from the Labour Commissioner and joint inspection shall be conducted by the Inspecting officer in respect of the following acts,

(1) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 

(2) The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 

(3) The Minimum Wage Act, 1948 

(4) The Puducherry Shops And Establishments Act, 1964 

(5) The Payment Of Bonus Act, 1965 

(6) The Payment Of Wages Act, 1936 

(7) The Payment Of Gratuity Act, 1972 

(8) The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Effective date would be 13 February 2021.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Amendment To Self Certification Cum Online Common Inspection Scheme In Puducherry

Introduction Of Online Maintenance Of Registers, Returns Under Various Labour Laws In Rajasthan

The Government of Rajasthan vide circular no. EODB/2020/4356 has introduced the maintenance of online registers and returns under various labour laws applicable in Rajasthan. 

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Introduction Of Online Maintenance Of Registers, Returns Under Various Labour Laws In Rajasthan

The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Government of Maharashtra vide notification no.PFT-1221/C.R.3/Taxation-3 has amended the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings And Employments Rules, 1975.

As per the notification, for providing permanent account number or tax deduction and collection account number under rule 4A, it is added that when a company applies for a certificate of registration or enrollment, it shall provide the Permanent Account Number (PAN) or Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) under the Income Tax Act, 1961 of all the directors and authorized signatory of the Company.

Furthermore, the provision for the exhibition of certificates under rule 8 has been deleted.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021

Renewal Of License Under Ease Of Doing Business In Goa

Government of Goa vide circular no.CE/12-72/2018-19/Exc/3093 has notified to renew all the licenses except industrial licenses and occasional licenses for a period of 5 years under the ease of doing business reforms.

If the license holders pay the license fee for 5 years renewal, a 10% rebate shall be given on the total fees on or before March 31, 2021.

Further, if the renewal is taken for 3 years and the fees are paid in advance for 3 years, a rebate of 5% shall be given on or before 31st March 2021.

Any enhancement in the renewal of the license fee shall not be applicable to the holders who have paid the license fee in advance.

The officials shall maintain all the records for the renewal of the licenses and shall submit a report for the same by 15 or 30 of the months or the last date that is 31st March 2021.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Effective date is 4 February 2021.

Notification:-Renewal Of License Under Ease Of Doing Business In Goa

The Kerala Minimum Wages Notification For The Month Of December 2020

The Government of Kerala, Labour, and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector.

As per the Notification No.DES/953/2021-P3(1), the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of December 2020 are as ascertained by the Director-General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Kerala Minimum Wages Notification Basic IT Sector;  

The Kerala CPI For December 2020; 

Kerala Minimum Wages Notification Basic General Revised 2016

EPFO Circular Regarding Member Profile Correction

EPFO vide circular no: WSU/KYC/Correction process (E-15189)/2874 has notified a competent authority to approve member profile correction requests.

Member profile correction requests such as a change in Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Father name are ‘categorized into Minor and Major corrections.

Minor corrections include expansion of initials, insertion of father name as a middle name as per Aadhaar, and change in the surname of female employees after marriage.

Major corrections are changes in the complete name, Father name, or correction in more than two fields, which require documentary evidence.

APFC/RPFC II approves the minor corrections whereas RPFC I/ RPFC II (OIC) approves the major corrections. 

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-EPFO Circular Regarding Member Profile Correction

Paid Holiday For Employees Of Shops And Establishments In Punjab On Account Of Municipal Corporation Elections

The Government of Punjab vide notification no. 21/07/2015-5L/171 has notified paid holiday on 14th February 2021 to enable the employees working in the shops and commercial establishments who are voters of districts where General Elections of Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Bye-election to certain wards of Municipal Corporations/Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats are taking place.

Kindly refer notification for more detail. 

Notification:-Paid Holiday For Employees Of Shops And Establishments In Punjab On Account Of Municipal Corporation Elections

Extension To Filing Of Annual Return Under The Factories Act, 1948 In Andhra Pradesh

The office of the director of factories, Andhra Pradesh vide circular no.A1/3117/2017 has extended the due date for filing annual return under the Factories Act to 30th April 2021.

Therefore all officers and SOs are instructed not to insist on annual returns up to the due date and also not to accept the manual submission of returns since using the online facility is mandated for submission of the Annual Returns. 

Kindly refer circular for more information.

Notification:-Extension To Filing Of Annual Return Under The Factories Act, 1948 In Andhra Pradesh

Paid Holiday For Employees Of Shops And Establishments In Punjab On Account Of Municipal Corporation Elections

The Government of Punjab vide notification no. 21/07/2015-5L/171 has notified paid holiday on 14th February 2021 to enable the employees working in the shops and commercial establishments who are voters of districts where General Elections of Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Bye-election to certain wards of Municipal Corporations/Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats are taking place.

Kindly refer to the notification for more detail. 

Notification:-Paid Holiday For Employees Of Shops And Establishments In Punjab On Account Of Municipal Corporation Elections

Medical Benefits Under Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950 Extended To Dharmapuri And Ranipet Districts Of Tamil Nadu

ESIC vide notification No. N-15/13/14/4/2015 has extended the Medical benefit to families of insured persons under the Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950 to the entire area of Dharmapuri and Ranipet districts of Tamil Nadu effective from 1st February 2021.

This is in addition to the already implemented area of these districts.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Medical Benefits Under Employees’ State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950 Extended To Dharmapuri And Ranipet Districts Of Tamil Nadu

Paid Holiday For Employees Of Shops And Establishments In Andhra Pradesh On Account Of Gram Panchayat Elections

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, Vijayawada has notified the schedule for Ordinary Elections to the Office Of Sarpanch and Ward Members Of Gram Panchayats in the State to be held on 9th February 2021, 13th February 2021, 17th February 2021, and 21st February 2021.

The Chief Inspector, Under Andhra Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act 1988 and Spl. Commissioner of Labour, vide. Gazette Notification dated 3rd February 2021, has directed employers to declare Paid Holiday on the Polling Day i.e. 9th February 2021 (Tuesday), 13th February 2021 (Saturday), 17th February 2021 (Wednesday), and 21st February 2021 (Sunday) to all Employees employed in Shops and Establishments under the Act situated in areas of Gram Panchayats where Elections are to be conducted to enable them to cast their vote.

Hence, Employers of Shops & Establishments situated in areas of Gram Panchayats where Elections are to be held in the State of Andhra Pradesh are advised to declare Paid holiday for their employees to enable them to cast their vote in the elections.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Paid Holiday For Employees Of Shops And Establishments In Andhra Pradesh On Account Of Gram Panchayat Elections

Introduction Of Central Inspection System Under Various Labour Laws In Uttar Pradesh

The Government of Uttar Pradesh vide circular no 1788/36-03-2020 has introduced a central inspection system applicable to various labour laws.

As per the Central Inspection Procedure are as follows:-

(1) the inspection officer will upload the inspection report in the portal within forty-eight hours of inspection whereby establishments and departments can view it,

(2) The establishments will be informed through the portal before inspection,

(3) The central inspection portal is equipped with the facility to view and download the report for three years.

Effective date is 11 January 2021.

Kindly refer the notification for more details.

Notification:-Introduction Of Central Inspection System Under Various Labour Laws In Uttar Pradesh

Amendment To The Tamil Nadu Maternity Benefits Rules 1967

The Government of Tamil Nadu vide notification no.SRO A-1/2021 has amended the Tamil Nadu Maternity Benefit Rules, 1967. 

As per the amendment, for every establishment having fifty or more employees, the employer should provide and maintain the facility of creche for the use of children of woman employees.

There shall be one creche for every thirty children who are below the age of six years.

Effective date would be 15 January 2021.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Amendment To The Tamil Nadu Maternity Benefits Rules 1967

The Maharashtra Minimum Wages VDA Notification 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021

The government of Maharashtra has released revised minimum rates of wages (Variable Dearness Allowance) effective from 1st January 2021 which will be valid till 30th June 2021.

Class of Employment	Zone	Basic Per Month	VDA Per Month	Total Per Month
Unskilled	Zone I	10021	1092	11113
Unskilled	Zone II	9425	1092	10517
Unskilled	Zone III	8828	1092	9920
Semi-skilled	Zone I	10856	1092	11948
Semi-skilled	Zone II	10260	1092	11352
Semi-skilled	Zone III	9664	1092	10756
Skilled	Zone I	11632	1092	12724
Skilled	Zone II	11036	1092	12128
Skilled	Zone III	10440	1092	11532

Minimum 5% HRA should be applicable on BASIC+VDA, if manpower strenght is 50 and more in the Maharashtra Region.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-The Maharashtra Minimum Wages VDA Notification 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021

The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Government of Maharashtra vide notification No. PFT-1221/C.R. 2/Taxation-3 has amended the format of Form III-B filed for returns and payment of tax by employers under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Rules, 1975.

Effective date would be 1 April 2021.

Kindly notification for more details.

Notification:-The Maharashtra State Tax On Professions, Trades, Callings, And Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2021

Introduction Of A Single Portal For Registration Of All Enterprises In Haryana

The Government of Haryana vide notification no. 25/02/2020-4IB-I has notified the creation of a single portal, “Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM)”, for registration of all types of enterprises and businesses operating in the State of Haryana. 

The portal aims to create and maintain a centralized consolidated repository of all enterprises and businesses operating in Haryana.

Enterprises and businesses operating in Haryana, irrespective of their size and type, may register and obtain "Haryana Udhyam" Portal ID.

An E-certificate, namely, “Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM)” shall be issued on completion of the registration process.

Effective date would be 25th January 2021.

Kindly refer notification for more details.

Notification:-Introduction Of A Single Portal For Registration Of All Enterprises In Haryana

User Manual for Application of ISMW Registration

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has developed a unified Web Portal 'Shram Suvidha', catering to four major organizations under its aegis: 

Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (Central); 

Directorate General of Mines Safety; 

Employees' Provident Fund Organization; 

Employees' State Insurance Corporation. 

The Unified "Shram Suvidha" Portal is developed to facilitate reporting of Inspections, and submission of Returns. The Unified "Shram Suvidha) Portal has been envisaged as a single point of contact between employer, employee and enforcement agencies bringing in transparency in their day-to-day interactions. 

For integration of data among various enforcement agencies, each inspectable unit under any Labour Law has been assigned one Labour Identification Number (LIN).

User Manual:-For Application of ISMW Registration

The Chandigarh Minimum Wages Notification - 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020

The Union Territory of Chandigarh vide Notification No. ST/ (CPI)/2020-21/108 has released the Minimum Wages effective from 1st April 2020 to 30th September 2020.

Class of Employment	Sub-category	Total Per Day	Total Per Month
Class-III (Staff)	Passed matriculate or equal exam	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Clerk	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Time keeper	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Munshi	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Store Assistant	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Store Keeper	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Accounts Assistant	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Typist	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Steno-Typist	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Receptionist	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Personal Assistant	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Cashier	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Draftsman	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Telephone Operator	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Computer Applicator	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Counterman	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Ticket Checker	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Ticket Collector	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Legal Assistant	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Supplier	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Nurse or Nursing Assistant	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Compounder	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Technologist	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Radiologist	424	11022
Class-III (Staff)	Person doing similar work	424	11022
Class-II (Staff)	Graduate (except Technical)	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Accountant	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Stenographer	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Work in charge	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Office Supervisor	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Salesman	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Purchase Man	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Store Incharge	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Architect	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Artisian	430	11172
Class-II (Staff)	Person doing similar work	430	11172
Class-I (Staff)	Assistant Manager	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Foreman	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Executive	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Engineer officer	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Office Supervisor	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Medical Officer	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Doctor	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Dentist	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Surgeon	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Pharmacist	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Vaid	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Hakim	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Homeopath	444	11532
Class-I (Staff)	Person doing similar work	444	11532

 Notification:-The Chandigarh Minimum Wages Notification - 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020