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PFA Apprentices (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2017 was notified on 9th February 2018. The main amendments are as follows:
1. We should have trade apprentices comprising a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 25% of the total strength of employees, including contractual or daily wage workers.
2. The minimum rate of stipend per month shall be 70% of the minimum wages of semi-skilled workers during the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year.
3. The period of training will be as specified by the State Apprenticeship Council.
It will come into force on a date to be notified separately.
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1446PFA Apprentices (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2017 was notified on 9th February 2018. The main amendments are as follows:
1. We should have trade apprentices comprising a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 25% of the total strength of employees, including contractual or daily wage workers.
2. The minimum rate of stipend per month shall be 70% of the minimum wages of semi-skilled workers during the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year.
3. The period of training will be as specified by the State Apprenticeship Council.
It will come into force on a date to be notified separately.
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From India, Malappuram
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The amendments introduced by the Apprentices (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2017 bring significant changes to the regulations regarding apprenticeships in Maharashtra. Here are the key points to note:
🔔 Percentage of Trade Apprentices: Employers are now required to have a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 25% of trade apprentices in their total workforce, which includes regular employees, contractual workers, and daily wage workers.
🔔 Stipend Rates: The Act specifies the minimum stipend rates for apprentices. The stipend per month should be 70% of the minimum wages of semi-skilled workers in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year of apprenticeship.
🔔 Training Period: The duration of the training for apprentices will be determined by the State Apprenticeship Council.
🔔 Enforcement: The Act will be enforced on a date that will be separately notified.
Employers in Maharashtra need to ensure compliance with these amended provisions to align with the legal requirements regarding apprenticeships in the state.
Additional Resources
For more detailed information, you can refer to the full text of the Apprentices (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2017 for a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing apprenticeships in Maharashtra.
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🔔 Percentage of Trade Apprentices: Employers are now required to have a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 25% of trade apprentices in their total workforce, which includes regular employees, contractual workers, and daily wage workers.
🔔 Stipend Rates: The Act specifies the minimum stipend rates for apprentices. The stipend per month should be 70% of the minimum wages of semi-skilled workers in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year of apprenticeship.
🔔 Training Period: The duration of the training for apprentices will be determined by the State Apprenticeship Council.
🔔 Enforcement: The Act will be enforced on a date that will be separately notified.
Employers in Maharashtra need to ensure compliance with these amended provisions to align with the legal requirements regarding apprenticeships in the state.
Additional Resources
For more detailed information, you can refer to the full text of the Apprentices (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2017 for a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing apprenticeships in Maharashtra.
From India, Gurugram
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Factories (Maharashtra Amendment) Act 2015.pdf