Ministry of Labour and Employment Amends Code on Wage, 2019: Supervisory Wage Limit Raised to ₹18,000
The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s amendment to the Code on Wages, 2019, raising the supervisory wage limit to ₹18,000...
IR & LABOUR LAWS
Aggregators to pay 1% of commission for gig workers’ welfare in Karnataka
Karnataka has taken a landmark step in labor reform: app-based aggregators such as Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, and Amazon will now...
Delay in Justice is not denial of Reinstatement and Back Wages for Unlawful Termination: SC
The Court acknowledged ( justice ) that wrongful termination carries a stigma that can prevent re-employment, and denying back wages entirely would...
Violation of Retrenchment Rules Doesn’t Always Mean Reinstatement: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court leaned on several earlier Supreme Court judgments which have consistently held that compensation in lieu of reinstatement...
Court Cannot Substitute Punishment — Disciplinary Authority Must Reconsider Quantum: Jharkhand HC
The Court judgment reinforces the principle of proportionality in disciplinary actions and affirms that while disciplinary authorities have the prerogative...
Tamil Nadu Extends 24×7 Operation Permit for Shops and Establishments For Three Years
Tamil Nadu’s 24×7 Shop Operations Extension: A Bold Step Toward Economic Dynamism and Labour Equity In a landmark move poised...
Internal Committee Cannot Inquire into Complaint Against Employer: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court’s judgment in X vs. Akademi is more than a procedural correction—it is a judicial reaffirmation of the PoSH Act’s core principles:...
Past Misconduct Cannot Be Basis for Punishment Unless Cited in Show Cause Notice or Inquiry Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Satpal Singh is more than a technical clarification—it is a judicial guardrail that reinforces the values of fairness, transparency,...
Principal employer responsible for paying ESI for contract labour involved in construction, repair, and maintenance: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court Broadens ESI Applicability to Contract LabourersPivotal Judgment Establishes Employer Liability for Engaging Contract Workers in Construction, Repair,...
Employer can’t put Defamatory Remarks In Termination Letter which cause reputational harm to professional standing : Delhi High Court
Defamation in Employment Context- Defamatory: Delhi High Court Directs Wipro to Issue Fresh Termination Letter and Pay ₹2 Lakh in...
