Gautam Budh Nagar Labour Department Denies Layoff and Salary Cut Rumors
Labour dept: No drive on for layoffs, salary cuts in Gautam Budh Nagar
Hindustan Times
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The labour department in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, has refuted social media claims of planned layoffs and arbitrary salary cuts in local factories. Officials emphasized that minimum wage regulations are being upheld and no retrenchment drive is currently in progress.
- 01Labour department denies rumors of layoffs and salary cuts.
- 02Minimum wage rates for various employment categories are enforced.
- 03Current minimum wages are ₹13,690 for unskilled, ₹15,059 for semi-skilled, and ₹16,868 for skilled workers.
- 04Officials urge reliance on official information rather than social media.
- 05Recent worker unrest has heightened scrutiny on labor issues in the district.
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The labour department of Gautam Budh Nagar, located in Uttar Pradesh, India, has officially denied widespread social media claims regarding a large-scale retrenchment drive and salary cuts in local factories. These rumors emerged following protests that turned violent in Noida on April 13. Additional labour commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi stated that the allegations about arbitrary salary deductions and a potential retrenchment list are misleading and not factual. The department confirmed that the minimum wage rates for 74 scheduled employments are being enforced, with current monthly wages set at ₹13,690 for unskilled workers, ₹15,059 for semi-skilled workers, and ₹16,868 for skilled workers. The labour department urged the public to rely on official communications rather than unverified social media posts, especially in light of increased attention on labor issues in the region.
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This clarification helps ensure that workers in Gautam Budh Nagar are aware of their rights regarding wages and job security.
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