The job cuts comprise just under 40% of the entire DHL workforce on the contract
Earlier, several state governments have made similar amendments to their labour laws and increased the work hours
UP, Gujarat govts are seeking to suspend major labour laws via this route; ministry firming up its response
In a first-of-its kind proposal, the state govt said in a press statement that it had proposed making the Factories Act, 1948, applicable to units hiring at least 50 workers, instead of 10 and 20
The NDMA guidelines said while restarting a unit, the first week should be considered as the trial or test run period after ensuring all safety protocols
No female workers should be allowed or required to work in a factory between 7 pm and 6 am, unless specifically permitted by the government in this regard, the state govt order said
He also said that the state government will make arrangments for people, including tourists and pilgrims, who are stranded in the state
Mayank Shah, senior category head, Parle Products, admits that the first phase of the lockdown saw the company operate with a few plants and acute labour shortage
Big manufacturers say they would take more time to be ready to comply with the guidelines and get permissions before starting production
State invokes powers under Factories Act to extend maximum hours to 12 from eight earlier; Other states may follow as move is aimed to ensure production isn't impacted due to reduced workforce
As certain industries and regions decline, some of the infrastructures retains its value