Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Rules, 1960
The Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 and its corresponding Rules of 1960 were introduced to ensure systematic reporting of employment opportunities by establishments to Employment Exchanges. The objective was to create a centralized database of vacancies, facilitate job matching for job seekers, and promote transparency in recruitment. By mandating employers to notify vacancies and submit periodic returns, the law supports effective workforce planning and enables the government to assess trends in employment generation.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the PoSH Act, was enacted to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment. The Act mandates the constitution of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) and Local Complaints Committees (LCC) to address complaints of sexual harassment at workplaces.
Maharashtra Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1934
The Maharashtra Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1934, were framed under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923. These rules detail procedural obligations for employers in Maharashtra to ensure injured employees or their dependents receive due compensation for workplace-related injuries or fatalities. The rules outline forms, timelines, responsibilities, and penalty clauses for defaulting employers.
Delhi: Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923
The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, earlier known as the Workmen’s Compensation Act, was enacted to provide financial protection to employees and their families in the event of injury, disablement, or death arising out of and during the course of employment. The Act makes it the responsibility of the employer to pay compensation to workers or their dependents for work-related accidents and occupational diseases. In Delhi, as in the rest of India, this law ensures that employees engaged in various types of employment are safeguarded against the economic hardship caused by workplace injuries. The Act also prescribes procedures for determining compensation, resolving disputes, and registering agreements, thereby creating a structured framework for employee welfare and social security
Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953 as extended to UT of Delhi
The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953, later extended to the Union Territory of Delhi, was enacted to promote the welfare of workers by creating a Labour Welfare Fund. Contributions are made by employers, employees, and the government, and the fund is utilized for initiatives such as health, education, housing, recreation, and social security. The extension of the Act to Delhi ensures institutional support for improving the living and working conditions of labour in the region.
Rajasthan Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1960
The Rajasthan Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1960 were framed under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (now known as the Employee’s Compensation Act). These rules define the procedures, documentation, and reporting obligations for employers in cases of workplace injuries, fatalities, or disabilities. The objective is to ensure timely and fair compensation to employees or their dependents and streamline employer responsibilities under the Act.
Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024
The Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024, were introduced under the authority of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. These rules mandate the registration and insurance coverage of establishments to ensure timely and secure payment of gratuity to eligible employees. The intent is to enforce financial security for employees through structured insurance coverage or gratuity fund mechanisms.
Rajasthan: Apprentices Act, 1961
The Apprentices Act, 1961 is a central legislation enacted by the Government of India to regulate and promote the training of apprentices in industries and to ensure the availability of skilled manpower. The Act applies across India, including the state of Rajasthan, and is supplemented by the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, which lay down the procedural framework and operational guidelines
Karnataka Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1966
The Karnataka Workmen’s Compensation Rules were framed under the authority of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (renamed as the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 after the 2009 amendment). The Act was enacted to provide financial protection to employees or their dependents in the event of injury, disability, or death caused due to accidents arising out of and in the course of employment.
Gujarat Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1967
The Gujarat Workmen’s Compensation Rules were framed under the authority of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (renamed as the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 after the 2009 amendment). The Act was enacted to provide financial protection to employees or their dependents in the event of injury, disability, or death caused due to accidents arising out of and in the course of employment. After the formation of the state of Gujarat in 1960, the state government framed its own rules under the central Act to regulate the procedure and enforcement of compensation claims within the state.