Posts By: Prakash Consultancy Services

Tripura Shops and Establishments Act Amendment 2024: Women Allowed to Work Night Shifts – Key Updates and Compliance Guide

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The Tripura government has made a significant move by amending the Tripura Shops and Establishments Act, 1970, allowing women to work night shifts in shops and establishments. This update, known as the Sixth Amendment, 2024, was approved during a cabinet meeting held on 26th September 2024. The amendment aims to align the state’s labour laws… Read more »

Revised Minimum Wages in Puducherry September 2024: What Employers Need to Know

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The Labour Department of Puducherry has issued a revised notification regarding minimum wages for various industries and employment categories, effective from September 2024. The notification aims to ensure fair compensation for workers across different sectors by revising the wage structure. It is important for employers to comply with these new rates to avoid penalties under… Read more »

Chandigarh Minimum Wages Notification (April 2024 – September 2024): Key Details and Wage Updates

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Published on: 8th October 2024 The Chandigarh Minimum Wages Notification for the period from April 2024 to September 2024 has been officially released. This notification outlines the revised minimum wages for different categories of workers, ensuring compliance with the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Employers must update their wage structures to reflect these changes and avoid… Read more »

2023-24 Bonus Payments: Key Guidelines from Gujarat Labour Department

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The Gujarat Labour Department has issued an important circular regarding the timely payment of bonuses for the financial year 2023-24. This notification emphasizes the need for employers to comply with the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, which mandates bonus payments to eligible employees. Key Points: Bonus Payment Deadline: All industrial and commercial establishments must begin… Read more »

2024 Tamil Nadu Minimum Wage Revision for Shops and Commercial Establishments: Complete Guide

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In September 2024, the Tamil Nadu Government released an official notification announcing the revision of minimum wages for workers in Shops and Commercial Establishments. This update is crucial for employers, employees, and businesses across Tamil Nadu, as it reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation amidst rising inflation and regional economic disparities. This comprehensive… Read more »

Bihar’s Revised Minimum Wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) – Effective October 2024

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The Government of Bihar, in a significant move to ensure fair compensation for workers, has revised the Minimum Wages and introduced the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for various industries, effective from 1st October 2024. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, empowers both central and state governments to revise and fix minimum wages periodically to protect workers… Read more »

Minimum Wages in Gujarat (Oct 2024 – Mar 2025): No Changes in Dearness Allowance

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The Gujarat Labour Department has published the minimum wage notification for the period from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The key highlight of this notification is the zero increment in the wage rates, meaning the same rates from April 2024 to September 2024 will continue. This provides both employers and workers with a… Read more »

Revised Minimum Wages in Uttar Pradesh Effective from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025: A Complete Guide

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As per the latest notification from the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department, the minimum wages in the state have been revised, effective from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. This revision takes into account inflation and other economic factors to ensure workers receive fair compensation. Employers need to comply with these changes to avoid penalties… Read more »

New PPF Rules Effective from October 1, 2024: Key Changes for Minors, Multiple Accounts, and NRIs

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The Ministry of Finance’s Department of Economic Affairs has introduced new guidelines for Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts, effective from October 1, 2024. These updated rules cover critical aspects such as PPF accounts for minors, regulations for individuals holding multiple PPF accounts, and guidelines for NRI PPF account holders. The aim is to streamline small… Read more »

Odisha Minimum Wage Update: October 2024 to March 2025 – A Detailed Breakdown

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The Government of Odisha has recently updated the minimum wage structure for employees in various sectors, effective from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. These updates are crucial for employers and employees to ensure compliance and fair wages. In this blog, we provide an in-depth analysis of the new wage structure, including the introduction… Read more »