IR & LABOUR LAWS

Financial Crisis Cannot Compel an Employee to Work, Resignation Rejection Amount to Bonded Labour: Kerala High Court.

This Court judgment will likely serve as a guiding precedent for future disputes involving resignation, employee autonomy, and constitutional protections...

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,...