Official Notification: Paid Holiday on 2nd August 2025 in Goa
As per the directive from the Government of Goa under Section 40A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, Saturday, 2nd August 2025 has been declared a Paid Holiday on account of the Bye-Elections in:
- Ward No. IV, Village Panchayat Arambol, Pernem Taluka, North Goa
- Ward No. II, Village Panchayat Durbhat, Ponda Taluka, South Goa
This paid holiday applies to:
- Industrial workers of Goa
- Daily wage workers in Government & Industrial Departments
- Commercial & industrial workers of private establishments
- Daily wage/casual workers in business/trade/industrial undertakings
Employers are requested to take note and ensure compliance for eligible voters.
For further information, please consult the attached official notification.
Jharkhand Minimum Wages Update – Effective from 1st April 2025
The Government of Jharkhand has issued the Minimum Wages Notification for April 2025, revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period July to December 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Average CPI (July–Dec 2024): 143.55 (2016 = 100 series)
- Converted to 2001 = 100 series: 413 points
- Previous base index: 386 points
- Effective CPI increase: 27 points
- Percentage Increase: 7% VDA hike
The revised rates will be payable from 01.04.2025 and are applicable to all scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act in Jharkhand.
For further information, please consult the attached official notification.
Punjab Government Delegates Powers Under Factories Act, 1948
As per the latest notification dated 25th July 2025, the Government of Punjab has delegated the powers under Section 66(1)(b) of the Factories Act, 1948 to the Labour Commissioner-cum-Director of Factories, Punjab.
This delegation empowers the Labour Commissioner to exercise authority in matters concerning the employment of women during night shifts, subject to prescribed conditions under the Act.
This move aims to streamline decision-making and enhance administrative efficiency in factory-related compliance across Punjab.
For further information, please consult the attached official notification.
