The Department of Labor and Occupational Safety has increased its monitoring and regulatory activities in Shrawan, resolving disputes and recovering millions in unpaid wages for workers.
During the month of Shrawan, the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety under Ministry of Youth, Labor, and Employment has actively worked on protecting labor rights, controlling child labor, solving disputes, and managing wage payments.
According to the department’s good governance performance index and progress report of Shrawan, workers received Rs 1 crore 40 lakh 52 thousand 815 in unpaid wages. This payment was made following reconciliations, orders, and direct instructions from the department.
In addition to this, an amount of Rs 72 lakh 71 thousand 927 was paid to workers through mutual agreement between employers and workers based on individual complaints. The department also decided to collect Rs 71 lakh 35 thousand 371 as fines, penalties, and compensation under different categories.
Inspections in 371 Establishments
To check if companies are following the Labor Act and safety rules, department inspected 371 establishments and 142 boilers across the country in Shrawan. They also inspected 21 labor supplier companies during this period.
The department also took strict action against child labor. They conducted 371 child labor inspections in Shrawan. Various individuals and businesses who were found employing child labor were fined a total of Rs 2 lakh 20 thousand.
81 Labor Disputes Resolved
During Shrawan, the department received 300 individual complaints and 26 collective complaints from workers. Out of these, they successfully resolved 81 labor disputes through mutual agreements and legal procedures. Sadly, one industrial accident was registered in this month, which resulted in the death of one worker.
First Come First Served Service
To make service delivery more public-friendly, the department has implemented new good governance rules. For managing complaints, they have started a first come first served system to provide fast service to the visitors.
The department is also focusing on behaving politely with service seekers, keeping suggestion boxes, conducting monthly meetings, and keeping good public relations to listening to everyone’s grievances.
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