Labour Commissioner files cases against 1217 units for non-payment of bonus
In actions taken over the last two years, judgments were passed in favour of workers in 575 cases
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
9 November 2026, 9:08 am · 1 min read
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Strict action is being taken by the Labour Commissioner's office to protect the interests of workers in Gujarat. According to a report by Sandesh, a total of 1217 cases have been filed against units for non-payment of bonus during the last two years. In this, 530 cases were registered during the year 2024-25, while in the year 2025-26, this number increased to 687.
Out of the 687 cases filed in the Labour Court in the year 2025-26, 575 cases have been disposed of expeditiously and in all these cases, the judgment was in favour of the workers. According to the Central Government's law, it is mandatory for all commercial units and organisations to pay a bonus of at least 8.33 per cent of the annual salary to their employees. This amount is to be paid by 30 November every year.
According to sources, during the period of 2025-26, an amount of ₹209 crore was given as ex-gratia among the bonus paid to workers. Official figures regarding this will be announced in the upcoming December.
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