Kolkata, Sept 15 (PTI) Apprehending reluctance by private sector employers to pay Durga puja bonus owing to the COVID-19 impact, the West Bengal government on Wednesday appealed to them to follow the guidelines in paying the employees their dues.

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The department has also urged employers not to reduce bonus.

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The labour department has issued a notice saying that in view of the need for maintaining industrial peace and harmony, industry should adopt a flexible attitude on the issue of paying bonus and maintaining statutory provisions.

At the same time the state labour ministry has urged the labour unions to extend cooperation.

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