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FACTORIES ACT OF 1948
Karnataka withdraws notification permitting extension of work hours in factoriesOn May 22, the government had exempted all the factories registered under the Factories Act, from the provisions of Section 51 (weekly hour...12 Jun, 2020, 06.10 PM IST- Karnataka allows factories to extend working hoursThe govt, however, has laid certain conditions, under which, no adult worker shall be allowed or required to work in a factory for more tha...23 May, 2020, 12.02 AM IST
- Women allowed to work in night shifts in all factories in KarnatakaThe state government has in the notification cited Madras High Court judgement striking down Section 66(1)(b) of the Factories Act, 1948, w...20 Nov, 2019, 07.31 PM IST
- Modi government clears a move that makes 24x7 malls, movie theatres, eating joints a realityModel Shop & Establishment Act will permit eating joints, movie theatres, malls, and local markets to remain open round the clock.29 Jun, 2016, 05.27 PM IST
- Trade Unions slam government proposal to set up factory workers' panelTrade unions have slammed the proposal saying that giving sweeping powers to the board will be detrimental to the employees.19 Oct, 2015, 04.53 AM IST
- Small Factories Bill likely to come up in next Parliament sessionDattatreya further assured on converting Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) dispensaries, that are run on own building, into 30-b...04 Oct, 2015, 04.07 PM IST
- Government plans social audit of factories to check working condition of labourersWhile such a move can risk unleashing one more inspector, the government sees it as essential to get workers on board for labour reforms.06 Jul, 2015, 06.34 AM IST
- Maharashtra amends its Factories Act to let women work in night shiftsDevendra Fadnavis said that even Bombay High Court had earlier said the decision to bar women from doing night shifts was unconstitutional.21 May, 2015, 11.49 AM IST
- Maharashtra to amend the Factories ActTo further increase the 'ease of doing business' Maharashtra government will make changes to the Factories Act 1948 which will free up more...20 May, 2015, 11.17 PM IST
- Government considering amendment to various labour laws including Child Labour ActGovt said it was actively considering amendments to various labour laws including Child Labour Act, Factories Act & Minimum Wages Act, said...26 Nov, 2014, 05.07 PM IST
- Cabinet approves proposal to amend labour laws: Narendra Singh TomarUnion Cabinet has approved proposals to amend three labour laws including the Factories Act to make them more compatible and beneficial for...31 Jul, 2014, 06.44 PM IST
- Government considering amendment of labour lawsIndustry representatives have been long demanding changes in labour laws which they have often termed archaic and a hindrance in raising.16 Jul, 2014, 04.14 PM IST
- Labour and employment minister Narendra Singh Tomar to meet trade unions todayMost of these legislative changes had been mooted by the UPA government, but weren’t taken to their logical conclusion.24 Jun, 2014, 01.13 AM IST
- Govt raises textiles export target to $43 bn for FY'14The government today said it has raised the textiles export target to USD 43 billion for the current fiscal, from USD 36 billion set earlie...07 Aug, 2013, 08.12 PM IST
- Promoters may need state nod for factory expansionFactory owners with expansion plans may now be required to get the state govt’s permission before going in for physical expansion of existi...05 Jan, 2008, 01.03 AM IST
- Govt plans to bring Hoteliers under Factories ActIf govt has its way, hotels will neither be able to retrench employees nor shut units without the approval of authorities.27 Dec, 2007, 01.35 PM IST
- Women get nod for late night shiftsThe Cabinet on Thursday approved an amendment in the Factories Act paving the way for women employees to work in late night shifts.31 Aug, 2007, 04.14 AM IST
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