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The Apprentices (Maharasthra) Amendment Act, 2017

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This law amends the Apprentices Act of 1961 to update rules for Maharashtra. It requires employers to hire between 2.5 and 25 percent of their staff as apprentices in designated trades. The Act also sets specific minimum monthly stipend rates for apprentices based on state minimum wages, increasing over three years. Additionally, it establishes compensation rules for contract terminations and allows apprentices to take a state proficiency test to earn a certificate upon completion.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Amendment of section 6 of 52 of 1961.
  3. 3. Amendment of section 7 of 52 of 1961.
  4. 4. Amendment of section 8 of 52 of 1961.
  5. 5. Amendment of section 13 of 52 of 1961.
  6. 6. Amendment of section 21 of 52 of 1961.

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