The Gauhati High Court recently held that the burden to prove that one is a ‘workman’ covered by the Industrial Disputes Act, lies on the employee making such a claim and not the management of the organisation [Inudstrial Cooperative Bank Ltd and anr vs State of Assam and ors.]. Justice Suman Shyam made the observation… Continue reading Industrial Disputes Act: Burden To Prove ‘Workman’ Status Is On Employee, Not Management, Rules Gauhati High Court
The Centre has decided to delay nationwide roll-out of the labour law reforms till after the 2024 general elections. Though indications were there of further delay in the implementation of the four labour codes passed by Parliament as early as in September 2020, a section of the industry was hopeful that the government would try… Continue reading Roll-out of labour codes unlikely before 2024 polls
Mr. Anant Singhania, President, IMC in his welcome address said “It is rightly said that employee management is both an art and science. It is an art because it involves creativity and innovative ways of engaging employees, motivating them for constantly looking for acquiring new skills and developing relationship of trust and loyalty with the… Continue reading Employee Management-Modern Days Challenges and Solution
The Supreme Court recently took note of practical difficulties which arise in labour disputes, as most cases of workers are filed through the labour unions without mentioning their own permanent addresses. Hence, in many cases, notices are served on the Union, and if the Union is not interested in pursuing the matter, the affected worker… Continue reading In Labour Cases, Workers Should Furnish Their Own Permanent Address Instead Of Union’s; Service Of Notice Should Be On Worker : Supreme Court
The Labour Ministry, however, has not taken any decision on this matter As the deadline set by the Supreme Court for employees and pensioners who retired after September 1, 2014 to submit the joint options with employers to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to claim higher PF pension based on actual salary ends on March 3,… Continue reading EPFO seeks Centre’s nod to extend time till May 4 for claiming higher PF pension
On Republic Day, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced that unemployment allowance would be provided to youths who don’t have jobs in the state. “I announce to provide unemployment allowance per month to all the unemployed youth of the state starting from the next fiscal year,” Baghel tweeted. It was one of the election promises made… Continue reading Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announces unemployment allowance
India is considering shifting from the minimum wage to living wages to pull millions of people out of poverty. While it can have huge financial implications for India Inc and the government as a living wage is indexed to inflation, the move could be a game changer for the country as it strives to meet… Continue reading Labour Min Weighs Shift from Minimum to ‘Living’ Wages
New Delhi: Receiving “essential” calls, messages, or emails, especially when they are on vacation, is one of the most annoying things that can happen to an employee. Anybody’s holiday can be ruined by a “work call” or correspondence from the workplace. It’s interesting that one Indian corporation has given consideration to this significant issue so that… Continue reading THIS Indian company sets new working trend! You’ve to pay Rs 1 lakh fine if you disturb your colleague during off days
