Employers directed to provide mandatory festival allowance to workers
Summary
The Department of Labour and Occupational Safety has directed all employers to provide workers with the legally mandated festival allowance. Workers who do not receive it can file complaints with local labour offices or the department, including by email or QR code.
Key Points
- The Department of Labour and Occupational Safety has ordered all employers and establishments to provide workers with the legally mandated festival allowance.
- Under Section 37 of the Labour Act, 2017, every worker is entitled to one month’s basic salary each year as a festival allowance.
- Workers who do not receive the allowance can file complaints with their local Labour and Employment Office or directly with the department.
- Complaints, grievances and suggestions may also be submitted by email or through the department’s QR code.
