Govt. Revises Variable Dearness Allowance Rates, Effective 1 April 2026
Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised Variable Dearness Allowance rates for multiple scheduled employments with effect from 1 April 2026.
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‘Claimant’s future snatched!’: Himachal Pradesh HC increases motor accident compensation on account of 100% disability
“Claimant’s chances of a brilliant career, marriage and all other enjoyment of life have been snatched. Though, no amount of money can compensate such a loss, it does not mean that the just and adequate compensation should not be awarded for the above noted losses.”
Uttaranchal HC directs Labour Commissioner to inspect all brick kilns to ensure minimum wages are being paid to workers
The Court directed the Labour Commissioner to ensure that the provisions of all Labour Welfare Legislations are also being complied with in respect of Brick Kiln workers.
Delhi HC directs State to pay revised minimum wages to Tihar Jail prisoner as per order dated 20-04-2023 passed by Office of Commissioner (Labour), Govt. of Delhi
“There is no justification as to why revised minimum wages have been implemented from 14-11-2023 and not from the date when the minimum wages have been increased and implemented in Delhi.”
Calcutta High Court rejects plea challenging Minimum Wage Advisory for Tea plantations in West Bengal
Calcutta High Court held that tea plantation owners cannot challenge Government’s Wage Enhancements after willingly accepting them for so long.
[S. 34 Arbitration Act] Delhi High Court sets aside arbitral award for being perverse and ex-facie arbitrary
The present case is an example where substantial liability has sought to be fastened on one of the contracting parties based on specious paper calculations. It cannot be overemphasized that arbitral tribunals must exercise due care and caution while dealing with such claims.
Canada – Ontario | Increase in Minimum Wages w.e.f October 1, 2022
On 5th April 2022, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced that the minimum wage will increase from $15 to $15.55
Madhya Pradesh Government revises minimum rate of wages
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has revised the minimum rate of wages with effect from 1st October, 2021 vide notification dated October
Uttarakhand Government modifies the minimum rate of wages for Shops & Establishments
The Government of Uttarakhand has revised the minimum rate of wages for shops & establishment with effect from October 1, 2021, till
Gujarat Government issues Code on Wages (Gujarat) Rules, 2021
The Government of Gujarat has issued the Code on Wages (Gujarat) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated October 5, 2021. Key provisions under
Whether Minimum Wages Act, 1948 will be applicable to a ‘Math’? In what circumstances can State be permitted to interfere? AP HC explains
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Opining that, a Math, which is a separate institution rendering certain religious and other functions pertaining to a
Draft Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021
On July 14, 2021, the Jharkhand Government has issued the Draft Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021. The Rules provide 9 Chapters
Labour Law | USA Minimum Wages
The brief discusses minimum wages of Federal and State Level of USA. USA Minimum Wage 2021 States 2021 Federal $7.25 Alaska
COVID-19| SC leaves issue of payment of minimum basic wages to migrant workers to Centre
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of NV Ramana, SK Kaul and BR Gavai, JJ has refused to direct Central Government and the
COVID-19| Centre submits affidavit on plea seeking minimum wages for migrant workers during lockdown
Supreme Court: The bench headed by CJI SA Bobde has slated for April 13 hearing on a public interest litigation seeking immediate
COVID-19| SC seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking payment of basic minimum wages to migrant workers
Supreme Court: A bench of L. Negeswara Rao and Deepak Gupta, JJ has issued a notice to the Central government on a