Kolkata: An employer cannot deny a woman employee her right to childbirth and avail herself of maternity leave, Calcutta High Court observed on Monday, clarifying that it did not matter whether the employee was regular or contractual, and even whether her contract had any provision for such leave. The single-judge bench of Justice Raja Basu… Continue reading Cannot deny full maternity leave, even if not on contract:
New Delhi: The Centre has formulated India’s first equal opportunities policy for the transgender community, which prohibits disclosure of gender identity of a transgender without consent. The ministry of social justice and empowerment has notified Equal Opportunities Policy for Transgender Persons to ensure fair treatment of transgender individuals and create an environment free from discrimination,… Continue reading Govt’s first equal opportunity policy for transgender persons
India Inc is likely to give employees an average salary hike of 9.5% in 2024, marginally lower than 9.7% in 2023, according to Aon, a global professional services firm. Three in four companies are likely to give a pay increase of more than 9% this year, according to Aon’s projections based on data from 1,414… Continue reading Salary hikes likely to remain flat this year
The Supreme Court held that in the absence of anything contrary in the provisions governing the terms and conditions of the office or post and in the absence of any legal contractual or constitutional bar, a prospective resignation can be withdrawn at any time before it becomes effective. The Court was deciding an appeal filed… Continue reading Can An Employee Withdraw Prospective Resignation Before It Becomes Effective? Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court is set to examine whether services rendered by the lawyer would come within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The issue, which is relevant for members of the Bar, emerged from a judgment delivered by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in 2007. The Commission had ruled that the… Continue reading Can Advocate Be Held Liable Under Consumer Protection Act? Supreme Court Starts Hearing
Bengaluru: As the push to return to office grows stronger, a bunch of companies are looking to offer more flexibility and additional leaves to employees. Companies such as Adobe, Nat- West, Meesho, Simpl and Hero Vi-red, recognising the significance of flexibility and added time off, have introduced hybrid working, no- questions-asked leave, well-being days, recharge… Continue reading Cos Willing to be Flexible while Bringing Staff Back to Offices
GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKANo: LD 397 LET 2023 Karnataka Government Secretariat, Vikasa Soudha, Bangalore, dated: 10/01/2024 NOTIFICATIONIn exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 4A of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (Central Act No. 39 of 1972), the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules, namely;- Rules 1. Title and Commencement.-… Continue reading Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024
New Delhi: India could extend some form of social security to millions of domestic workers ahead of general elections set for April-May. This could be a step toward universal welfare payments as envisaged under the Social Security Code, 2020, which has not been rolled out yet. Some benefits being considered include a minimum wage, pension,… Continue reading Domestic Staff may Get Minimum Wage, Pension
The Centre plans to nudge states to re-look at their rules across four Labour Codes and align them with the ones notified by the union labour ministry to minimise divergence and any possible legal issues after the roll out of codes. A senior government official told ET that the Centre will reach out to all… Continue reading Align norms with Centre’s labour codes: Govt to states
