From enhanced rights and workplace safety for women to expanded social security for gig and platform workers, the reforms are expected to benefit all sections of the workforce.
The fluctuating international context compels states of this region and beyond to recalibrate their labour laws, policies and practices.
The decision, apparently taken in a bid to draw investors to the state, is bound to draw flak from labour unions. CPI has already termed the move anti-worker.
This unique programme, which commenced on International HR Day, 20th May, marks a significant collaboration between SECL and XLRI Jamshedpur.
Around 46 per cent of lower income group people have resorted to borrowing money to run their households. The economy is gradually opening up, but the picture still remains grim for the many unemployed people
In recent weeks, various state governments, including Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, have either made amendments or proposed changes to existing labour laws.
Many trade unions have warned of agitation against such amendments in labour laws. RSS-affiliated BMS too had threatened BJP-ruled states like UP, Gujarat and MP who have courted controversy by diluting the labour laws of their states.
Banerjee said there will be no quick relief from COVID-19 in the near future and the key to revival of the state's economy lies in strengthening the infrastructure of rural Bengal.
Gandhi said there cannot be any compromise on the basic principles by allowing unsafe workplaces.
Raising concern over migrant workers setting off for their hometowns on foot, Raut said they were falling sick and some have also died.
