India, Dec. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Legal Protection
The requirement for a written agreement ensures that workers have documented evidence of their employment terms, providing legal recourse in case of disputes.
Clarity of Terms
Detailed agreements help in setting clear expectations regarding job roles, compensation, and working conditions, reducing misunderstandings.
Wages and other benefits
Wages and other benefits (including Provident Fund, if covered under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952) will be specified in the agreement, ensuring nature of assignment, wage and other benefits, health and working conditions, safety, hours of work and welfare facilities.
Safety and Health Assurance
Including safety and health provisions in the agreement ensure that workers' well-being is prioritized during production activities.
Dispute Resolution
The inclusion of dispute resolution mechanism in the agreement provides a structured approach to address any conflicts that may arise during employment.
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Type of Employment
Time Limit for Payment of Wages
1.
Daily wage
End of shift
2.
Weekly
Before weekly holiday
3.
Fortnightly
Within 2 days of end of fortnight
4.
Monthly irrespective of strength
Within 7 days of next month
5.
On termination or resignation
Within 2 working days
A Modern Labour Framework Powering India's Audio-Visual Workforce
India's Audio-Visual sector spanning film, television, digital media, dubbing, stunts, and more, has rapidly evolved into a high-growth engine of the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry. The Government's consolidation of 29 labour laws into 4 unified Labour Codes marks a transformational shift in strengthening this workforce ecosystem. The Codes aim to balance the protection of Audio-Visual workers' rights and workplace safety through a framework that advances worker welfare and supports employment. This will enable the sector's labour ecosystem to become more efficient, equitable, and future ready.
Enhancing Security for "People behind the Screen"
By mandating formal employment contracts, minimum wages, wage slip transparency, social security benefits, and ensuring liability for wage payment, the labour reforms aim to formalize the Audio-Visual workspace, strengthen worker welfare, and bring stability to Audio-Visual workers across India.
Expanded Coverage & Legal Recognition
Employment Terms, Contracts & Worker Protection
Wage Security & Financial Benefits
Health, Safety & Welfare Standards
Towards an Inclusive Workforce
Working Hours, Leave & Work-Life Balance
Advancing a Safer, Fairer, and More Resilient Audio-Visual Workforce
The new Labour Codes usher in a transformational shift for India's Audio-Visual sector by establishing a unified, transparent, and future ready labour framework. They guarantee stronger wage protection, written contracts, time-bound payments, social security coverage, gender equal treatment, and enforceable dispute resolution rights. By aligning growth with dignity and protection, the new framework positions the Audio-Visual sector to contribute more robustly to India's creative economy.
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Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
