Dignity, Security and Congenial work environment for a women worker 24/07/2019 – Posted in: Press Information Bureau

Dignity and Security of Women Workers

(Ministry of Labour & Employment)

 

WHAT

Various provisions exist in Labour Acts for securing dignity, security and congenial work environment for a women worker.

 

PROTECTIVE MEASURES

  • The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 provides for payment of equal remuneration to men and women workers for the same work.
  • The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for minimum wages and The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 ensures timely payment respectively to both male and female workers without any gender discrimination.
  • Childcare centers, time-off for feeding children, enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.
  • Provisions for mandatory crèche facility in the establishments having 50 or more employees etc.
  • The Ministry has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes namely The Code on Wages; The Code on Industrial Relations; The Code on Social Security & Welfare; and The Code on Occupation Safety, Health and Working Conditions.
  • The Labour Codes envisage extension of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all 50 Crore workers.
  • Provision of appointment letter, provision for annual medical check-up, extension of safety and other welfare provisions are also stipulated for both male & female workers.

 

Source: PIB

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