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Andhra Construction Workers Get Pension Scheme

Vol. 8, Issue No. 3, January - June, 2010

In a very positive move, the Andhra Pradesh government has, with the support of the Union Finance Ministry, launched a pilot project to enrol construction workers in the pension scheme.

Put Jobs at the Centre of Recovery Policies :International Labour Conference Concludes

Vol. 8, Issue No. 3, January - June, 2010

On 18 June 2010, the International Labour Conference (IL C) concluded its 99th session, giving a strong call for placing employment and social protection at the centre of recovery policies.

NGOs to Give PF to its Employees

Vol. 8, Issue No. 3, January - June, 2010

In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court on 25 February 2010 vacated its interim order of 29 March 2000, and ruled that NGOs with strength of more than 20 would have to provide employees the benefits of provident fund.