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Naveen announces Rs 2 lakh for each Odia labour killed in
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the family of each of the three Odia labourers who were killed in a blast at a granite quarry in Andhra Pradesh. Expressing grief over the death of the three Odia labourers, Patnaik said the Odisha government would bear the cost of treatment of the three injured labourers from the state. Sources in the state labour department said the bodies of three Odia labourers will reach Rambha in Ganjam district tonight from Kurnool. Of the 15 persons killed in the blast, so far three have been identified as from Odisha. The number of Odia labourers killed on Friday may increase after identification of all the bodies, labour department officials said. The three Odisha labourers have been identified as Duryodhan Nahaka, Manoranjan Nahaka and Bhima Nahaka of Ganjam district. Some of the injured labourers were from Odisha. They were admitted at a government hospital in Kurnool and their ...
HC directs employers not to recover enhanced minimum wages from employees
The Delhi High Court directed the employers today not to recover from employees the revised wages after it quashed the AAP government's March 2017 order. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar issued the direction, saying an important implication of its August 4 judgement escaped their attention. "We are of the view that wages dispersed shall not be recoverable from employees to whom it has been paid," the bench said. In its August 4 verdict, the court had quashed the Delhi government's March 2017 order revising the minimum wages for all classes of workmen in scheduled employment, saying the hurried decision was taken without hearing the employers or employees who would be affected and was violative of the Constitution. In its 218-page verdict, the bench had also set aside a September 2016 notification by which a Minimum Wages Advisory Committee for all scheduled employments was set up, saying that its constitution was "completely flawed". The court had
Singapore's Mustafa Centre store being probed for employment offences
One of Singapore's most popular Indian-origin owned one-stop shopping complex, Mustafa Centre, is under investigation for alleged employment offences, according to media reports here. The Mustafa Centre, which is registered as the Mohamed Mustafa and Samsuddin Company, is a 24-hour retail hub selling 300,000 products in Singapore's Little India. The iconic store was established by India-born Mustaq Ahmed as a 900 square feet shop in Serangoon Road in 1973, and grew to a 40,000 square feet space in Serangoon Plaza in 1985. The retail giant is being investigated following several complaints against it recently, a spokesman of the Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in statement. "The MOM has received complaints that Mohamed Mustafa and Samsuddin Co may have infringed the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. Investigations are ongoing," the spokesperson was quoted as saying by 'The New Paper', without elaborating about the nature of complaint. The probe against the company was not
Bring in job quota in private sector, PMK tells Centre
The Central government should come forward to implement reservation for employment in the private sector and a legislation should be enacted to facilitate it, the PMK said here today. In view of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's remark that reservation will not guarantee employment in the public sector as jobs were shrinking, PMK chief S Ramadoss said "the central government should come forward to implement reservation in private companies." Gadkari, responding to reporters' questions on the ongoing agitation by Marathas for reservation had said on August 4 at Aurangabad: "Let's us assume the reservation is given. But there are no jobs. Because in banks, the jobs have shrunk because of IT. The government recruitment is frozen. Where are the jobs?" The senior BJP leader had also said, "the problem with the quota is that backwardness is becoming a political interest. Everyone says I am backward. In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Brahmins are strong. They dominate politics. (And) .
Demand to implement minimum wages for plantation workers in RS
A demand to implement minimum wages for plantation workers in tea gardens of Assam was made in the Rajya Sabha today. The issue was raised during the Zero Hour in the Upper House by Congress leader Santiuse Kujur who informed that 8 lakh plantation workers in the state are in a "pitiable" condition without basic amenities as their wages are vey low. There is a need to implement minimum wages in tea gardens in Assam, which produces one the world's best tea, he said. Bhubaneshwar Kalita (Cong) demanded the government take immediate steps to stop man-made floods in Assam due to release of water by the NHPC. B Lingaiah Yadav (TRS) said there is no railway network in Suryapet district of Telangana and demanded the government to conduct a survey. Manoj Kumar Jha (RJD) raised the issue of caste-based reservation and said a survey needs to be conducted to know the exact population and their plight. Expressing concern over costly fares of Kerala-bound flights, Elamaran Kareem ...
Delhi Labour Minister calls meeting to discuss HC verdict quashing minimum wage revision for workmen
The Delhi government has expressed disappointment over the high court verdict quashing its notification for revision of minimum wages for workmen in scheduled employment, saying it was committed to ensure a life of dignity for workers in the national capital. The Delhi High Court, in its verdict yesterday, quashed the Delhi government notification revising the minimum wages for all classes of workmen in scheduled employment, saying it was a "hurried" decision taken without hearing the employers or employees who would be affected and was violative of the Constitution. "The Delhi government disagrees with the Delhi High Court verdict and views with extreme disappointment the erroneous conclusion arrived at by the court, after having heard the matter for almost a year-and-a-half, and after having kept the verdict reserved for many months," Delhi Labour Minister Gopal Rai said in a statement. The government is committed to ensure a life of dignity for workers earning their livelihood in ..
Delhi HC verdict to put financial stress on workers: Kejriwal
A day after the Delhi High Court quashed the state government's notification on minimum wages, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the ruling will put a huge financial stress on workers.
Delhi government seeks legal advice on minimum wages verdict
The Delhi government on Sunday said it is seeking legal advice on the further course of action after the Delhi High Court quashed its notification on minimum wages.
References checks still in vogue for assessing new recruits: Survey
In the digital age, companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to improve the recruitment process, but a significant percentage of HR managers still support the age-old practice of reference checks while hiring mid and senior level professionals, says a survey. According to a survey by multi-national recruitment firm Antal International, that covered 200 HR Managers and senior line managers, 93 per cent respondents strongly support the practice of reference checks. Most respondents believe speaking to previous employers and colleagues gives insights on the candidate's work ethics, personality and social skills. "Reference checks are a vital part of the hiring process that help in making the right decision while hiring. The average costs of a bad hire may equal 30 per cent of the first year's potential earnings and reference check can help avoid companies avoid this hiring blunder," the survey said. The survey noted that 78.2 per cent of companies conduct reference ...
Min wages: Will decide next course of action after reading HC order, says Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the AAP government will decide its next course of action after reading the Delhi High Court's order that quashed its March 2017 notification revising minimum wages for all classes of workmen in all scheduled employment. In a tweet, Kejriwal said his government had given a relief to labourers from high inflation by increasing their wages and added that court has rejected "our decision". "...We will decide our next course of action after reading the court's order. We are committed to providing relief to poor," he tweeted in Hindi. In a blow to the AAP government, its much-touted order revising the minimum wages for all classes of workmen in scheduled employment was today quashed by the court which said the "hurried" decision was taken without hearing the employers or employees who would be affected and was violative of the Constitution . In its 218-page verdict, a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar also set ...
HC quashes Delhi government's notifications on minimum wages
The Delhi High Court on Saturday quashed two notifications, issued last year by the Delhi Government, relating to revision of minimum wages for all classes of workmen in all scheduled employments and setting up of an advisory panel for the purpose.
'Kaushal Rath' flagged off in MP to help generate employment
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde today flagged off a bus, christened "Kaushal Rath" or "Skill on Wheels", aimed at generating employment in the state. The Kaushal Rath would cover schools, colleges and other educational institutions in all 51 districts of Madhya Pradesh and register candidates for jobs as per their interest, said Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Hegde. He called it a unique initiative of his ministry and said that the aim was to reach out to every village in the country to help the youth realise their potential. Hegde added that the initiative was not about polls or votes but about the government supporting people to achieve their dreams. Speaking at the function in his Assembly constituency Budhni, the MP CM hit back at the opposition which recently labelled him a "madari" (juggler). "I am a juggler who has vowed to turn MP into a prosperous state," Chouhan ...
HC sets aside AAP govt order revising minimum wages
In a blow to the AAP government, the Delhi High Court today quashed its March 2017 notification revising minimum wages for all classes of workmen in all scheduled employment, saying the decision was ultra vires the Constitution. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar also quashed the Delhi government notification setting up a advisory panel on minimum wages, saying both decisions were taken in contravention of principles of natural justice and without sufficient material and were invalid. As per the notification, the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled labour were fixed at Rs 13,500, Rs 14,698 and Rs 16,182, respectively. The decision by the court came on several pleas filed by various industrial units and companies who employ workers on minimum wages. The petitioner-employers, who had sought setting aside of the minimum wage order, had contended that the Delhi government had not heard them before coming out with the decision.
Centre committed to developing Leather sector: Union Minister
Union Minister Suresh Prabhu today underlined the Centre's commitment to the leather industry and cited the Rs 2600 crore package approved for the sector earlier. The Union Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation Minister also assured state governments of help in setting up new leather clusters or providing additional facilities. "We are committed to develop this industry. And you should thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We approved a massive package of Rs 2600 crore," he said in an interactive session organised by the Council of Leather Exports (CLE) here. This was a 'transparent' package, he said and urged the industry to make the most if it. The government had earlier approved the package for employment generation in the leather and footwear sectors, which has the potential to generate 3.24 lakh new jobs in three years and assist in the formalisation of two lakh jobs. The package involves implementation of central scheme, 'Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories
Over 1.25 lakh jobs offered at employment meets, MP govt says
The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh said more than 1.25 lakh job offer letters were issued at 'Rozgar Panchayat 2018' held across the state today, a claim dismissed by opposition Congress. Over 1.25 lakh persons got job offers in the private sector during these 'employment meets', said state Skill Development and Employment Generation Board chairman Hemant Deshmukh. The government also handed over cheques of amounts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 crore to around 60,000 persons for starting their own businesses during the meets, he said. "Employment and self-employment meets were organised in all 51 districts under Rozgar Panchayat," he told PTI. But the Congress said the government was fooling the youth. "Rozgar Panchayat 2018 was a sham, another move of the state government to fool unemployed youths," Congress spokesperson Bhupendra Gupta said. Over one lakh persons who have cleared online tests of various government departments for posts such as computer operators, ...
Delhi govt asks all principal secys, secys to furnish details of contractual employees
The Delhi government has asked all principal secretaries and secretaries to furnish details of contractual employees hired by their respective departments directly and also outsourced staff engaged through contractors. The Labour department has written to the head of departments providing performa for furnishing information. Last month, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had directed officials to expedite several proposals, including regularisation of contractual employees. "The Labour department has asked HODs to provide details of contractual employees, including their name, designation and monthly wages. "Apart from this, they have been asked to also furnish details of outsourced employees engaged through contractors," an official of the department said. "You (HODs) are requested to ensure that the required information in the prescribed format is sent to Labour department on email labjlc2.delhi@nic.inand also through hard copy latest by August 6," the department said in its written ...
2 Haryana transport dept staff dismissed over fake certificates
Two employees of the Haryana transport department have been dismissed from services after their educational certificates were allegedly found to be fake. Rakesh Gupta, the additional principal secretary to chief minister; and Bhupeshwar Dayal, the officer on special duty (OSD) to CM; directed the dismissal of these employees on behalf of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during a review meeting, an official release said. According to a complaint received on the public grievance portal, mechanic Vijay Pal and blacksmith Pradeep Kumar were working in the Karnal depot. The complainant alleged that the matriculation marksheets of these employees were fake, the release said. Instructions were given by the chief minister to check the Class X certificates of these two employees. The certificates were apparently found to be fake, following which the chief minister directed their dismissal, it added.
Hundreds line up for gushing West Texas oil jobs
ODESSA, TEXAS (Reuters) - Job fairs are stocked with people hungry for better opportunities, but inside the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa, Texas, oil services giant Halliburton is the one doing the wooing.
Jaipal Reddy made Cong spokesperson
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today approved the appointment of former Union minister S Jaipal Reddy as a spokesperson of the AICC. Reddy has earlier been a spokesperson of the party too. He had been the Union minister for Information and Broadcasting in the IK Gujral cabinet in 1998 and in 1999 he returned to the Congress party after 21 years. In 2004 he was re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha from Miryalguda Constituency and then he served as a Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Union Minister for Urban Development in United Progressive Alliance-1. In 2009, he was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the Chevella constituency and served as a Union minister for urban development and Union minister for petroleum and natural gas. He was the Union minister for the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Ministry of Science and Technology from October 2012 to May 2014. After being elected from the Chevella constituency in 2009, Reddy contested from Mahabubnagar in 2014 after the
Ryanair proposes mediator for Irish pilots union talks
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair proposed that a third-party mediator join talks with a trade union representing its Irish pilots who went on strike for a fourth time on Friday before wider stoppages planned around Europe next week.