As of late, there has been a notification from the Punjab government regarding the regularization of contract employees in the state. The notification comes as a relief to contract employees, who have been working with the government for years without job security or benefits like regular employees.

In the notification, the Punjab government has stated that it will regularize all eligible contractual employees who have been working for more than three years as of March 31st, 2019. This move is expected to benefit around 30,000 contract employees across the state.

The notification further adds that contractual employees who have continuous service of three years as on March 31st, 2019, and who have a minimum of 240 days of service in each year, will be eligible for regularization. Also, those employees who have been recruited through a transparent process, as stipulated under the Punjab Recruitment of Regularization of Services Act, 2016, will be considered for regularization.

The notification also provides relief to employees who are facing termination due to non-availability of funds with the government. It states that if due to the lack of funds, their contract is not renewed, such employees will be entitled to one month`s notice and one month`s salary in lieu of notice.

This notification is a significant step towards ensuring job security for contract employees in Punjab. It will not only provide job security to contractual employees but also motivate them to work harder and be more productive in their respective jobs. It will also encourage the recruitment of contractual employees through a transparent process, as stipulated under the Punjab Recruitment of Regularization of Services Act, 2016.

In conclusion, the notification of regularization of contract employees in Punjab 2019 is a welcome move that will benefit thousands of contract employees across the state. It is expected to provide job security, boost employee morale, and improve productivity in the future. The government`s decision to regularize contractual employees is a step towards ensuring that no worker is left behind and ensures fair treatment of all employees.