Tamil Nadu Labour Panel Enforces Paid Leave for Employees on Election Day
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026: Labour panel says it will take strict against shops if they don’t give employees paid leave on election day
The Times Of India
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In Tamil Nadu, the Labour Commissioner has mandated that all employers must provide paid leave to employees on April 23, 2026, the polling day for the state assembly elections. Strict actions will be taken against those who fail to comply with this directive.
- 01Employers in Tamil Nadu must grant paid leave on April 23, 2026.
- 02This mandate applies to all types of workers, including temporary and contract employees.
- 03Control rooms have been established for lodging complaints regarding non-compliance.
- 04The directive is issued under the instructions of the Election Commission of India.
- 05Failure to comply will result in strict action against establishments.
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The Labour Commissioner of Tamil Nadu has announced that all employers must provide paid leave to their employees on April 23, 2026, which is the polling day for the state assembly elections. This directive, issued under the instructions of the Election Commission of India, applies to all types of workers, including daily-wage, temporary, and contract employees across various sectors such as IT, retail, and transport. To facilitate compliance, control rooms have been set up at both state and district levels where workers and the public can lodge complaints about any violations. Employers who fail to adhere to this mandate will face strict actions, ensuring that all workers can participate in the electoral process without financial concerns.
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This mandate ensures that employees can exercise their right to vote without the fear of losing pay, promoting civic engagement.
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