Paternity Leaves to be recognized as Basic Human Right: Madras High Court
The Court quashes desertion order against cop who went on leave for his wife’s delivery Paternity Leaves to be recognized...
LITIGATION NEWS
‘Basic Wage’ Under EPF Act, Cannot Be Equated With ‘Minimum Wage’ Under Minimum Wages Act: Supreme Court
The Division bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Rajesh Bindal in the case observed while dismissing the appeal that once...
No maternity benefits for 3rd pregnancy: Madras HC
The Madras High Court dismissed a petition filed by a government servant seeking maternity leave for her third pregnancy. No...
Employer right to ask employee to join posting place immediately: Calcutta HC
If an employer transfers an employee in accordance with the company's transfer policy, this cannot be considered criminal intimidation under...
Employer’s Failure to Allot Work to Employees is Deemed Retrenchment: JKL HC
JK Handicrafts accused Syed Mustofa of "abandoning" his job a while back, but the court determined that the employee couldn't...
Electronics Shop Repairing and Servicing Electrical Goods is “Factory” under ESI Act : SC
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Rajesh Bindal was hearing an appeal against the Karnataka High Court's...
Outsourcing Factory Canteen with 250 or more workers are not justified : Supreme Court
In 2011, the Karnataka Employers’ Association led by B C Prabhakar challenged the order of the state government. Outsourcing Factory...
Work-related concerns on social media are justified: Madras HC
The petitioner, an employee of the Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, had nearly been fired for criticizing his seniors in a...
Principal employer not liable for penalty on compensation delay: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court recently clarified the contractor's employer's responsibility in the event of an accidental death or injury. Principal...
Employer ‘Cannot override Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act’: Supreme Court
The apex court observed that by overriding the Act, employers would only be denying employee rights and dues Employer ‘Cannot...
