Certainly! The Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 is a significant piece of labour legislation in India. Let me provide you with an overview:
Purpose and Scope:
The Act aims to ensure that employers notify employment exchanges about job vacancies in their establishments.
It helps match job seekers with available job opportunities.
Key Definitions:
Appropriate Government: Refers to the Central Government or the State Government, depending on the establishment.
Employee: Any person employed in an establishment for remuneration.
Employer: The person who employs others for work and includes supervisors.
Employment Exchange: An office or place established by the government to collect and furnish information related to job seekers and vacancies.
Reporting Obligations:
Employers must notify employment exchanges of vacancies in their establishments.
The Act specifies the format and frequency of reporting:
Quarterly Return (Form ER1): Employers submit this form within 30 days of the due dates (March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31).
