https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=1417 Legislative amendments to central labour statutes enhanced worker protection and procedural mechanisms: the Workmen's Compensation Act was recast as the Employees' Compensation Act with increased compensation, uncapped medical reimbursement and expedited disposal; the Payment of Gratuity Act's scope and ceiling were raised; the Employees' State Insurance and Plantations Labour Acts were amended to improve healthcare and occupational safety for formal and unorganised workers; and the Industrial Disputes Act was amended to clarify governmental responsibility, raise supervisory coverage thresholds, expand tribunal access and strengthen grievance and execution powers. en-us Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:32:17 +0530 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:32:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=1417 Legislative amendments to central labour statutes enhanced worker protection and procedural mechanisms: the Workmen's Compensation Act was recast as the Employees' Compensation Act with increased compensation, uncapped medical reimbursement and expedited disposal; the Payment of Gratuity Act's scope and ceiling were raised; the Employees' State Insurance and Plantations Labour Acts were amended to improve healthcare and occupational safety for formal and unorganised workers; and the Industrial Disputes Act was amended to clarify governmental responsibility, raise supervisory coverage thresholds, expand tribunal access and strengthen grievance and execution powers. News - Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:32:17 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=1417