JAMMU, July 23 -- The Labour Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, S. Charandeep Singh (JKAS), has called upon all employers and establishments across the Union Territory to strictly comply with the provisions of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965. This appeal is part of the Labour Department's broader efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of workers' statutory rights.
The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, is a central legislation that mandates the payment of annual bonuses to employees of factories and other establishments employing twenty or more persons. The Act aims to promote equitable distribution of profits by linking a portion of an employee's wages to the productivity and performance of the establishment. It not only...