Pune Employees Denied Vote Leave Can Lodge Complaints Against Employers

• Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad declared a public holiday on January 15 for BMC elections to boost voter turnout.
• The holiday is mandatory and paid, ensuring employees do not lose wages for voting.
• Order applies to all establishments: government offices, private companies, IT firms, shops, malls, and hotels.
• If a full-day holiday is not feasible, employers must grant at least 2-3 hours of paid leave for voting.
• Employees denied leave or forced to work can complain to the Additional Labour Commissioner or Labour Deputy Commissioner's office; violators face criminal action.

Why It Matters: Pune employees denied paid leave to vote on January 15 can file complaints, ensuring electoral participation.