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
New Delhi: The window for the government to operationalise the labour codes may be fast diminishing with multiple states headed for assembly elections by the end of next year followed by general elections in 2024, at least half-a-dozen experts told ET. Implementation of the codes – touted as a significant labour reform-looks to be on… Continue reading Fate of labour codes hangs in balance as states head for polls
The Supreme Court has observed that Leave Travel Concession (LTC) is not for foreign travel and is meant for travel within India. The moment employees undertake travel with a foreign leg, it is not a travel within India and hence not covered under the provisions of Section 10(5) of the Income Tax Act. The court… Continue reading Leave Travel Concession Is For Travel Within India; TDS To Be Deduced From LTC If Foreign Visit Is Involved : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a plea moved by Tata Projects challenging the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation’s decision to extend the benefits of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1949 to the employees engaged by building / construction agencies at the ‘construction site’. Before issuing notice in the case, a Bench of Justices… Continue reading Supreme Court Issues Notice On Challenge To ESIC Decision To Extend ESI Benefits To Workers Engaged At Construction Sites
