The ministry of labour and employment will come up with a targeted action plan to give comprehensive social security coverage to all workers, introducing labour reforms, enhancing the ease of doing business for employers and decriminalisation of certain provisions of the labour laws to benefit all stakeholders. A decision to this effect was taken at… Continue reading Social Security for all Workers, Labour Reforms in Works
The four labour codes passed by Parliament during 2019-20 seek to usher in investment-friendly legislation and social security frameworks for newer forms of employment, such as gig workers, in the country long hobbled by a web of archaic and complex employment rules. New Delhi The Centre is likely to implement the long-pending labour codes by… Continue reading Centre likely to roll out labour codes by early next financial year
In meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman, they call for repeal of the four codes; pro-government Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, however, asks Minister to notify the rules of at least two labour codes. A platform of 10 central trade unions from the Opposition camp has warned the Centre that it will call a general strike if the Centre… Continue reading 10 trade unions threaten a general strike against labour laws, support farmers struggle
Barring five states and UTs, all others have pre-published the rules, setting the stage for the much-awaited rollout of the four codes. All 36 states and Union territories (UTs) are expected to complete “harmonisation and pre-publication” of draft rules under the four labour codes by March 31, 2025, a release by the Labour Ministry said… Continue reading All states/UTs expected to complete draft labour code rules by March
Companies across industries are rolling out the red carpet for middle and junior management employees in a bid to both retain top per- formers as well as attract new tal- ent. Long-term incentives, floating stock units and global postings are being liberally handed out at a time when companies cannot afford big hikes and bonuses,… Continue reading Stock options filter down to junior staff in race for talent
Wage ceiling may be raised to Rs. 21,000 from Rs. 15,000; headcount threshold may be lowered to 10-15 from 20 The Centre may soon raise the wage ceiling and lower the headcount threshold under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) as it aims to enhance and widen coverage for bolstering social security for workers. The… Continue reading Social Security Code: First Step, PF Reforms
The apex court made the observation while setting aside the Rajasthan High Court’s decision to quash a POCSO case against a school teacher following a compromise reached between him and the father of the minor victim. The Supreme Court Thursday said a sexual harassment case cannot be closed after a compromise is reached between the… Continue reading Sexual harassment case cannot be closed on basis of compromise: Supreme Court
New Delhi: India needs to implement labour codes, lower import tariffs and open services trade, apart from im- proving the quality of education and skilling to create more jobs and sustain high growth, a senior official at the International Fund has said. Monetary In an interview with TOI, Krishna Srinivasan, director for Asia-Pacific at IME,… Continue reading India needs to implement labour codes : IMF Official
Bombay High Court: A single Judge bench of Justice Sandeep V. Marne allowed Tata Steel’s writ petition. It held that the Industrial Court lacked jurisdiction to decide the employment status of canteen workers, as the nature of the employer-employee relationship was itself disputed. The court ruled that under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and… Continue reading Industrial Court Lacks Jurisdiction In Absence Of Clear Employer-Employee Relationship: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh dismissed Air India Charters Ltd.’s appeal against compensation awarded to a deceased pilot’s dependents. The Court held that under Section 12 of the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the principal employer bears primary liability for compensation even when workers are engaged through contractors. The… Continue reading Principal Employer Can’t Escape Liability Under EC Act By Claiming Workers Were Through Contractor: Bombay HC
