Social Security Agreement (SSA) between India and Japan was signed in Tokyo on November 16, 2012. The Ministry of External Affairs (Investment, Technology Promotion and Energy Security Division), the competent authority for negotiating and concluding SSAs along with the Employee’s Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has completed the formalities for the Agreement to enter into force.

The Implementing Arrangement under the SSA and the Administrative Arrangement for implementation of the agreement between the two countries were exchanged on 9th June 2016. Earlier today the two sides have exchanged Note Verbales in accordance with Article 28 of the Agreement notifying the completion of the respective constitutional and legal procedures required for the entry into force of the Agreement. The Article 28 also mentions that the Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the fourth month following the date of receipt of last notification.

As on date, India has signed and operationalized similar comprehensive Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with 15 countries. They are Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, South Korea, Austria, and Australia. We have also signed a comprehensive SSA with Portugal, which is in the process of getting operationalized.

In addition, we have a partial SSA with Germany, which is already operationalized. The comprehensive SSA between India and Japan when operational from 1st October 2016 will favourably impact the profitability and competitive position of Indian and Japanese companies with foreign operations in either country by reducing their cost of doing business abroad. Thousands of Indian and Japanese workers who are working in Japan and India respectively will benefit from the agreement. The SSA will also help more Japanese companies to consider India as a destination for their manufacturing investments.

Social Security Agreement between India & Japan for International Workers

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Maharashtra Minimum Wages 1st July 2016 to 31st Dec 2016

Minimum Wages-Maharashtra

Prakash Consultancy Services

August 4, 2016

Dear all,

Enclosed is the Maharashtra Minimum Wages 1st July 2016 to 31st Dec 2016 , In the said Minimum wages revision Pls add 5% HRA( As per Maharashtra Minimum HRA Act 1983) if no of employee count is 50.

Pls refer to the said attach if anything have been missed out or any correction is to be done pls suggest me.

English :- Minimum-Wages-mumbai-english-01-07-2016_Signed

Local Language :-

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Inspection In regards to Security/Manpower/Facility Management

Provident Fund - (Notification -Circulars)

Prakash Consultancy Services

August 1, 2016

Inspection In regards to Security/Manpower/Facility Management

Dear all,

Pls refer to the attach circular dated 1st Aug 2016 from the Central PF Office where in all the field officer have been instructed to do the inspection of the respective establishment engaged in Security/Manpower/Facility Management. This is in regards to various complaints & grievance received regarding under reporting of employees contribution under the said act in respect of such establishment.

Pls refer to the respective screen shot where in EPFO had asked all the employer to upload the said information of Security/Manpower/Facility Management

As many employers have not completed the required process and due to lot of grievance has been received in regards no coverage of employees under EPF

A Special Inspection Proforma has been designed for the same

I would request all the Principal employer to upload the said details of the contractor (Security/Manpower/Facility Management) to avoid such inspection

Further also check with monthly EPF Challan where in all employees have been covered under the EPF act ,pls collect the ECR Copies/UAN Number/EPF Nos/activation of UAN etc whether all this activities have been full filled by the contractor.

Inspection Security/Manpower/Facilty Management

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Amendment in Employees Pension Scheme 1995

Provident Fund Benefits

Prakash Consultancy Services

July 27, 2016

Dear all,

There is an Amendment in Employees Pension Scheme 1995 where in the Provision of Orphan Pension which was earlier up to age 25 years has been increase beyond age of 25 years in case if such Orphan is suffering from disorder of mind or is Physically crippled or disable

Notification:- Pension_GazetteNotification_GSR387(E)_8314

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Special Instruction on Implementation of Aadhaar based authentication

Esic-Circulars

Prakash Consultancy Services

July 23, 2016

Dear all,

With reference to the above captioned subject and refer to my earlier blog in regards to Implementation of Aadhaar based authentication for ESIC Benefits where in various circular were issued vide dated 15/01/2016,16/03/2016,22/03/2016 & 12/04/2016 where in i would like to draw your attention that once the Aadhaar number is updated in the insured person card the temporary card will be E-pechan card but the Aadhaar number will show as unverified.

In this regard the E-pechan card is valid for 30 days either Aadhaar cards is verified or unverified he can avail benefits in all ESIC dispensary/Hospitals/& branch offices.

Aadhaar is an alternate pechan for identification of IP and his family the respective verification of Aadhaar card will be do by the ESIC dept through UIDAI

Special Instruction have been given to all ESIC panel doctors/Dispensary/hospitals & branch office that there should be no denial of benefits in regards to the above.

Circular for your reference :-ESIC Circular on AAdhaar-Special Instruction

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Bombay High Court also STAYS retrospective effect to the retrospect amendment to the Payment of Bonus Act.

High Court Order on Bonus Act 2015

Prakash Consultancy Services

July 7, 2016

Dear all,

Bombay High Court also STAYS retrospective effect to the retrospect amendment to the Payment of Bonus Act.

Pls click the link below for the same

Bombay-High-Court-stay-order on Bonus Ammendment

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Esi (Central) Amendment Rules 2016 – Daily Wages increase from Rs 100 to Rs 137

Esic-Circulars

Prakash Consultancy Services

June 20, 2016

Dear All,

Pls find enclosed is the ESI (Central) Amendment Rules 2016 in regards to daily Wages which has been increased from Rs 100/- per day to Rs 137/- per day the effective date of the same is 14th June 2016

ESI (Central) Amendment Rules 2016

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Employee Deposit Link Insurance Scheme Amendment 2016

Provident Fund Benefits

Prakash Consultancy Services

May 27, 2016

The Government of India has finally implemented the decision of increasing the maximum sum limit assured under insurance scheme of retirement fund body Employee Provident Fund Organisation, popularly termed as EPFO, to 6 lakh rupees. This would almost double the maximum sum for its 4 crore subscribers.

The decision was, however, taken long back in September by the apex decision-making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of EPFO. The decision was to increase the benefits from 3.6 lakh rupees to 6 lakh rupees under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI). But the decision was not enforced by the Labour Ministry of India, as the decision was stuck with the Indian Lay Ministry for getting an approval.

Necessary Gazetted copy click below

EDLI_AmendmentScheme

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Grant of exemption to all retail enterprises from sections 7 ,9, 12, 23, 31 and 37 of the Act to keep open every day of the year for a period of Five(5) years

Andhra-Shop & Establishment

Prakash Consultancy Services

May 25, 2016

In the G.O 1ST read above , the Industries and Commerce (P&I) Department
have issued orders on Andhra Pradesh retail trade policy 2015-20, focusing
simplification of labour laws & processes, skill development support and single desk clearances, so as to stimulate growth in the Retail Sector for a period of 5 years from the date of notification.

Synopsis of the Said Exemption :-

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Working hours of the employees shall be a maximum of 8 hours per day and not more than 48 hours in a week. Manpower deployment details shall be added to the application for registration by the employer, which is now online under the Integrated Registration Act, 2015

Record of overtime shall be maintained in wages register separately in respect of the employees who worked beyond normal working hours and wages for overtime shall be paid to all eligible employees at twice the ordinary rate of wages.

The employees working on a national, festival or other holiday shall be given a compensatory holiday with wages at twice the ordinary rate of wages for work on a holiday. Compensatory holiday to such employees shall be given within thirty days from the date of holiday.

Employment of women shall be permitted in all shifts, subject to the enterprises ensuring safe and secure working environment and secure conveyance from workplace to place of residence. The employer shall be solely responsible for ensuring the above till women employees reach respective place of residence.

Retail enterprises are allowed to offer part-time employment subject to the working hours for part time employees being expressly specified. Minimum per hour wage rate shall be proportionately determined in accordance with minimum monthly wage rate specified under Minimum Wages Act. Retail unit cannot engage more than 25% of its employees as part time employees. This would be subject to the enterprises strictly adhering to laws regarding child labour and other similar applicable laws.

Pls click the below link for the above said Notification

Grant of exemption to all retail enterprises from sections 7 ,9, 12, 23, 31 and 37 of the AP S&E Act

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Daman Minimum Wages 2016

Minimum wages-Daman

Prakash Consultancy Services

May 23, 2016

In addition to the Basic Pay fixed by the Administration of Daman & Diu in respect of all the scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 vide notification No.LE/LI/DMN/MWA-3(II)/2015-16/81 dated 29.05.2015, the daily rate of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) payable on the cost of living index number is increased at the rate of L 9.50/- with effect from 01.04.2016.

Detail circular is enclosed below pls click the link below

Daman Minimum wages 2016

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