West Bengal Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act, 1969
An Act to provide for payment of subsistence allowance to employees in certain establishments during the period of suspension.
Labour
Labour Department is dedicated to the cause of the toiling masses, and for providing them better standard of living through various laws and schemes implemented by different wings under its control.
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Minimum Rates of Wages in Construction/ Maintenance of Roads/ Building
The minimum rates of wages for those in the employment of CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR IN BUILDING OPERATION in the state of West Bengal.
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West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963
An Act to regulate holidays, hours of work, payment of wages and leave of persons employed in shops and establishments.
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West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme, 2023
Scheme for the Migrant Workers of West Bengal, who face different types of challenges in their course of employment which include death, accidental injury, medical emergency and other unwanted situations.
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Procedures for Filling Up the Vacancies Reserved for Exempted Categories
Governor is pleased to prescribe the following procedures for filling up the vacancies reserved for the Exempted Categories as specified under sub-section (a) of section 3 of the West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment Act, 1999.
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Online Application to Obtain Certificate for Trade License
Governor is pleased to allow single online application & issuance of registration certificate of Enlistment (commonly referred to as the trade license) after payment of require fees.
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West Bengal Livelihood and Social Security Interim Scheme, 2025
An eligible non-teaching staff in Group C and Group D category, belonging to a distressed family, shall be entitled to receive cash assistance of Rs. 25,000/- per month and Rs. 20,000/- per month, respectively, as livelihood support, due to sudden unemployment w.e.f. 1st April, 2025.
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SAMAJIK SURAKSHA YOJANA, 2017
Governor is pleased to introduce a new and consolidated social security scheme for the unorganised workers namely, SAMAJIK SURAKSHA YOJANA, 2017.
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Samajik Mukti (Social Freedom)
State Assisted Scheme of Provident Fund for Unorganized Workers (SASPFUW), Buildings and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare (BOCWA) and West Bengal Motor Transport Workers’ Welfare (WBTWSS) Schemes
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Compliance of Labour Laws like Contract labour Act etc.
Trade Unions and Organisations alleged the Government for violation of various provisions under Labour Laws particularly by such contractors and agencies.