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Bare Act

The Maharashtra Unemployment Allowance to Workmen in Factories for Temporary Period Act, 1976

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The Maharashtra Unemployment Allowance Payment to Workmen in Factories (for Temporary Period) Act, 1976, is a specific labor welfare law designed to protect factory workers in Maharashtra during periods of power shortages. When the State Government declares a "temporary period" due to energy crises, factories must provide financial support to their employees. This Act ensures that permanent, temporary, and "Badli" (substitute) workers receive 50% of their wages for days they are denied work due to these power-related shutdowns. It serves as a crucial safety net, preventing sudden income loss for laborers when industrial operations are forced to scale back.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, commencement and operation
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Payment of unemployment allowance
  4. 4. Amendment of section 3 of Mah. XIV of 1976

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