Women Factory Workers Not Bound To Work Post 7 PM: UP Govt
The BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government announced that women employed in factories across the state cannot be bound to work the night shift. As per the order, women cannot be forced to take up work in factories before 6 am and post 7 pm. The order has come in an attempt to provide a safe working environment for the women in the state.
Tags: Labour Law, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Women In factory, BJP
Courtesy: ANI
Delhi Govt Hikes Minimum Wages For All Labourers; Check Revised Wages Here
Delhi government has increased the minimum wages for labourers in the state, by hiking the Dearness Allowance (DA), on May 20. As per the new revision, monthly minimum wage has been increased from Rs 16,064 to Rs 16,506 for unskilled labourers. Monthly wages have been increased from Rs 17,693 to Rs 18,187 for semi-skilled, from Rs 19,476 to Rs 20,419 for skilled and Rs 21,184 to Rs 21,756 for graduates.
Tags: Minimum Wage, Labour Law, Labour Welfare, Delhi, AAP
Courtesy: ANI
Worker Dies After Falling Into 30 Ft Deep Sewer Tank In Jawahar Thermal Project: UP
In a tragic incident, Vinesh Yadav, a labourer, lost his life after falling into 30 feet deep sewer tank at the under construction Jawahar thermal project in UP's Etah, on May 14. His body was retrieved with the help of other workers. The workers refused to let the officials take away Yadav's body, and demanded Rs 50 lakh to be paid to the kin of the deceased.
Tags: Vinesh Yadav, Jawahar thermal project, Sewer Tank, Labour Law, Bihar
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
'Remember, DMK Govt Gave Free Electricity To Farmers': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
On the occasion of International Labour Day, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, addressed an event in the capital city of Chennai, on May 1. He said that the DMK government doesn't just extend greetings, but also works towards the upliftment of the workforces. He then recalled the steps taken by DMK government in the past, for labour welfare. "Remember, the DMK government provided free electricity to the farmers," he said.
Tags: Labour Day, Tamil Nadu, DMK, MK Stalin, Labour Law
Courtesy: ANI
Venkaiah Naidu Emphasises On Establishing Healthy Work-life Balance
Venkaiah Nadu while addressing a gathering during Dr VL Indira Dutt's book launch, said that it is highly important to balance work and personal life. "Equal responsibilities must be given to ones professional duties and family responsibilities," said Naidu. He further asked all the business leaders to frame HR policies that support a healthy work-life balance. He also emphasised on the importance of participating in outdoor activities.
Tags: Venkaiah Naidu, work-life, hectic work, Labour Law, Dr VL Dutt
Courtesy: ANI