The Labour Commissioner Office in Karnataka has issued a press note regarding the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024. The first phase of elections will be held on 26-04-2024, the second phase on 07-05-2024, and a by-election for the Shorapur Assembly Constituency will also take place on 07-05-2024.
. Employers are mandated to grant a paid holiday to all employees on the polling days to facilitate voting for eligible workers. Failure to comply may result in legal action against the employers.
- Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Karnataka will be conducted in two phases.
- The first phase is scheduled for 26-04-2024, and the second phase, along with a by-election for Shorapur Assembly Constituency, will be on 07-05-2024.
- Section 3-A of the Karnataka Industrial Establishments Act and Section 135 B of the Representation of the People Act require employers to provide paid holidays for employees on polling days.
- A press note was issued on 25-03-2024 instructing all employers to grant paid holidays for voting.
- Complaints have been raised by Trade Unions and workers regarding some employers not complying with the paid holiday provision.
- Legal action will be taken against employers who violate the mandatory paid holiday requirement for voting.