August 2024 Policy Updates
- samyaknagar2704
- Feb 24
- 4 min read
NITES SEEKS MINISTRY'S ACTION ON INFOSYS’ 2-YEAR ONBOARDING DELAY
Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has urged the Ministry of Labour & Employment to address a two-year delay in onboarding graduates by Infosys from the 2022-23 campus hiring. Graduates were required to undergo a 24-day unpaid virtual pre-training in July, followed by a competency assessment, with the risk of further deferring their joining date upon failure. Despite completing the program, many graduates have not received their joining dates, promised by 19 August or latest by 2 September.
KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR GRATUITY INSURANCE UNDER NEW RULES
The Karnataka Government, via Notification No. LD 325 LET 2023 dated July 4, 2024, has extended the deadline for obtaining insurance under the Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024. The time limit has been increased from 60 days to 6 months, providing establishments more time to comply.
EPFO PROMOTES FACIAL AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATES
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a campaign to promote the adoption of Facial Authentication Technology (FAT) for submitting Digital Life Certificates (DLC). This technology aims to reduce pensioners' dependence on banks and intermediaries for DLC submissions. EPFO's field offices are tasked with coordinating with banks to ensure the smooth implementation of FAT, including the deployment of iris and fingerprint scanners. Banks are also required to educate pensioners on using mobile phones for DLC updates, and awareness sessions will be conducted with employers' associations and employee unions to further facilitate the process.
KARNATAKA EXEMPTS IT/ITES AND OTHER INDUSTRIES FROM THE INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT (STANDING ORDERS) ACT, 1946
The Karnataka Government has granted a five-year exemption, starting June 6, 2014, to IT, ITES, startups, animation, gaming, telecom, and other knowledge-based industries from the provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 (IESO Act). The Act typically applies to organizations employing 50 or more workers and requires certified standing orders for conditions like working hours and layoffs. Despite the exemption, these industries must comply with: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). 1. Section 9(C) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which mandates the establishment of a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) for organizations with 20 or more workers. 2. Informing the jurisdictional labour authorities about terminations, dismissals, suspensions, or discharges. 3. The exemption will remain until the enactment of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
EPFO ALLOWS TEMPORARY MEASURE TO SETTLE CLAIMS IN ABSENCE OF AADHAAR SEEDING
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, through a circular has allowed the temporary settlement of claims and benefits for deceased beneficiaries even without Aadhaar seeding. This measure is intended to address delays caused by discrepancies in Aadhaar details and applies only to cases where the member's details are correct in the Universal Account Number (UAN) but incomplete or inaccurate in Aadhaar records.
TELANGANA EXTENDS EXEMPTIONS FOR IT AND ITES SECTORS UNDER THE TELANGANA SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1988
The Telangana Government has extended the exemption granted to the IT and ITeS sectors from certain provisions of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, for an additional four years, starting June 7, 2024. The exemption applies to Sections 15, 16, 21, 23, and 31, which govern aspects such as working hours, provisions for young employees and women, and holidays. However, employees must still be provided with: Overtime pay for work exceeding 48 hours per week. A weekly day off. Compensatory holidays with wages for working on national or festival holidays. Security and transportation for young women employees working night shifts
MAHARASHTRA PUBLISHES DRAFT NOTIFICATION INVITING SUGGESTIONS FOR REVISION OF MINIMUM WAGES T
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has introduced an annual preventive health check-up for ESIinsured persons and insured women aged 40 years and above. This initiative aims to promote early detection and management of health issues, ensuring better healthcare for insured individuals under the ESI scheme.
ESIC HAS ANNOUNCED ANNUAL PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECK-UP FOR THE ESI INSURED PERSONS/INSURED WOMEN AGED 40 YEARS AND ABOVE
The Central Government has proposed amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, and has issued a draft notification for public consultation. All persons likely to be affected by these changes are invited to submit their objections or suggestions within 30 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Submissions may be addressed to Shri Vineet Singhal, Director, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), at Room No. 505, 5th Floor, Pandit Deen Dayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003, or via email at udidsection-depwd@gov.in. All inputs will be considered by the Central Government before finalizing the amendments.
DRAFT RULES TO AMEND THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RULES, 2017
The Office of the Commissioner of Labour, Maharashtra, has notified the revised minimum wages for various categories of employment in the state, effective for the period from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Employers in Maharashtra are required to comply with the updated wage structure, ensuring that employees receive wages according to their respective categories, as stipulated in the notification. These revisions are in line with the state's commitment to ensuring fair compensation, considering inflation and the cost of living. The notification applies to all applicable establishments across Maharashtra.
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