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Karnataka Covid -19 2nd Wave Lockdown

 Highlights of Karnataka Lockdown & Handbook on Covid-19

1. Karnataka Janata lockdown for the next 14days.
2. Lockdown for the whole state,
6AM to 10AM only it would be open.
3. Government hospitals vaccinations for age group 18-45..
4. Manufacturing sector except for garments, construction would continue, medical essential services would continue.
5. No oxygen short supply.
6. Remedesvir would be available…
7. Garments not allowed to open.
8. Goods transport available, no public transport. No Metro / BMTC / KSRTC, No movement allowed
As per the notification released today, all industries are allowed to operate except garment industries and all we need to ensure is all the peoples working should carry ID cards issued by the organization. Refer to the below points of notification
Point No. 9(d) page no.5
Point No.10(c) page no.5
Point No.11(a) page no.6
Annexure-II page no.8


Handbook:- Covid Handbook

Regarding provision of adequate covid and other medical services to ESI beneficiaries

 

  • Each ESIC hospital is to functionalize as per requisite SoPs, a minimum of 20% of its bed capacity as dedicated Covid beds for ESI I Ps, beneficiaries, staff & Pensioners which may swiftly be enhanced as per prevailing local needs.
  • Continuation of provision for availing medical services by ESI beneficiaries attached to dedicated Covid ESI hospitals through impaneled private Hospitals as communicated earlier vide letter no. N48/15/3/2017 Med-1 dated 08.04.2020(copy enclosed).
  • In order to continue relief to IPs, beneficiaries, pensioners, and staff, etc., instructions on purchase of prescribed medicine directly as detailed in this office letter no. V-14/11/5/2012/Med I/Policy dated 03.04.2020(copy enclosed) has been reinstated with immediate effect till 31st July 2021.

Circular:-  👇👇

Jharkhand Minimum Wages st Apr 2021 to 30th Sep 2021

 

The Government of Jharkhand vide Notification No-2/MW-2071/2010, L&T-514 has released the Minimum Wages effective from 1st April 2021


Notification:- 

The Jharkhand Minimum Wage Notification 1st April 2021

Gujarat Minimum wages 1st Apr 2021 to 30th Sep-2021

 Gujarat Minimum wages have been revised from 1st Apr 2021 to 30th Sep-2021

Notification:-Gujarat VDA 01.04.2021 to 30.09.2021

Detail Industry-wise Breakup:- Gujarat Minimum Wages 1st Apr-2021 to 30th Sep-2021

Maharashtra Mini Lockdown 2.0

 Here’s a look at the “stricter” curbs imposed by the Maharashtra government that are effective from Monday and will remain in place till April 30

-A night curfew will be imposed between 8pm and 7 am during which only essential services will be allowed to operate.

–Prohibitory orders issued under section 144 will be enforced during the daytime during the week.

— Maharashtra will be under a complete lockdown on weekends from Friday 8pm to Monday 7am.

–Theatres and multiplexes have been ordered to remain closed while film and television shootings will continue if there is no crowding, Nawab Malik said, adding, parks and playgrounds will also be closed.

— Shopping malls, bars, restaurants, small shops will be open only for take-aways and parcels

–While there are no restrictions on traveling in trains, buses, taxis, and autos, they will operate at 50% of their capacity.

–Government offices will be allowed to operate at 50% of their capacity while private offices will have to allow their employees to work from home. Essential services like banks and power supply offices will be allowed to operate.

— All Private office to remain closed 

–Industries and production sector, vegetable markets will function with Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), and construction sites will operate if there is an accommodation facility for workers

Circular:- Break The Chain Order Date 04 April 2021-compressed


Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in the state of Maharashtra.-Madhya Pradesh-Karnataka-Chhattisgarh

In a big leap taken by Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to ensure better accessibility of medical facilities for its beneficiaries, the corporation has joined hands with the National Health Authority (NHA) to leverage the medical infrastructure available under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in the state of Maharashtra.

The tie-up with PM-JAY was initially implemented on a pilot basis in Maharashtra in the district of Ahmednagar and now has been extended to 33 districts of Maharashtra/50 District of Madhyapradesh/26 districts of Chattishgarh/Karnataka(Some Districts)
Key Benefits of AB PM-JAY and ESIS convergence:
  • ESIC beneficiaries will get access to healthcare providers under AB PM-JAY
  • AB PM-JAY beneficiaries will be able to avail themselves of services in ESIC impaneled hospitals.
  • Beneficiaries of ESIC can use their ESIS card to access free treatment at AB PM-JAY impaneled hospitals.
  • Similarly, beneficiaries of AB PM-JAY can use their PM-JAY card to access free treatment at ESIC impaneled hospitals.
For more information, beneficiaries can call ESIC tollfree number: 1800 112 526/ 1800 113 839


Bihar Minimum wages 1st Apr 2021 to 30th Sep-2021

 

The Bihar Minimum wages have been revised from 1st Apr 2021 to 30th Sep-2021




Madhya Pradesh Social Security Code Rules 2020

 The Government of Madhya Pradesh has issued the Draft (Madhya) Social Security Code Rules, 2006 in the suppression of the following Rules: 

• Madhya Pradesh Employees Insurance Court Rules, 1963. 

• Madhya Pradesh Employees State Insurance (Medical Benefits Services System) Rules, 1959. 

• Madhya Pradesh Supplies to the Hospitals established under the scheme of employees, estate insurance rules, 1981. 

• Madhya Pradesh workmen’s compensation rules, 1962. 

• Madhya Pradesh workmen’s compensation (Occupational diseases) rules, 1963. 

• Madhya Pradesh maternity benefit rules, 1965. 

• Payment of Gratuity (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1973

• Madhya Pradesh Building and other construction workers (regulation of employment and conditions of service) rule, 2002. 

The following are the objectives: 

• The Draft Rules provide for the registration of establishments required to pay provident funds, employees’ insurance benefits to workers, payment of various benefits such as insurance, gratuity, and maternity benefits.

• The Draft Rules also provide for Aadhaar-based registration of construction workers, unorganized workers, and gig and platform workers.  Migrant construction workers will be entitled to benefits in the state where they are working.

•• The Draft Rules provide that there shall be a crèche facility in every establishment with 50 or more women employees.  Further, it provides detailed procedures for the application and payment of gratuity. 

All persons likely to be affected thereby and the notice is hereby given that the said draft rules will be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of 45 days. Objections and suggestions if any may be addressed to the labor commissioner of Madhya Pradesh at  dslabourmp@mp.gov.in and lcmpwelfare@mp.gov.in. 

Notification:- Madhya Pradesh Social Security Code Rules 2020

ESIC One time relaxation in contributory conditions for entitlement to receive medical benefits including super specialty Treatment

 Good News from ESIC 

As You are aware that during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, ESI Corporation has taken a number of measures so that IPsibeneficiaries face no difficulty in availing vinous benefits under ESI Scheme

Since the start of nationwide lockdown in March 2020 last year, a number of ESI covered it were shut down resulting in non-payment of contribution towards ES! Scherrie. Such ESI beneficiaries may face difficulty in availing medical benefit/ reimbursement of medical claims due to non-contribution 

Considering the potential hardship which may be faced by such beneficiaries it has been decided by the Competent Authority to grant one-time relaxation in entitlement criteria for ESIC Scheme Contribution while assessing eligibility for Medical benefits including Super specialty Treatment 

For benefit, it will assume that contribution has also been received during the contributory benefit  1stApr 2020 to 30th Sep 2020 there is no break in the contribution of  fund towards ESIC Scheme during this period 

 Circular

 ESIC Covid Relaxation for the Period Apr-2020 to Sep-2020.pdf

Code On Wages Draft Rules Karnataka 2021

 The draft of the Code on Wages Karnataka Rules, 2021 which The government of Karnataka proposes to make in the exercise of the powers conferred by section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019 (Central Act No. 29 of 2019) is hereby published as required by sub-section (1) of said section, for the information of all the persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft will be taken into consideration after thirty days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Any objection or suggestion, which may be received by the State Government from any person with respect to the said draft before the expiry of the period specified above will be considered by the State Government. Objections and suggestions may be addressed to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Labour, Room No 414, Fourth Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru