Labour Law

When Labour Codes are enforced, the scenario of Industrial relations would also be impacted in terms of contract labour engagement, workers' right to protest, collective bargaining and employer's right to manage the industry.

The notice period, a colloquial manifestation in HR parlance of the period in which the employee has to work with the employer before parting ways, has for – time immemorial – been a subject of great controversy for both the employees and the management. Making the employee serve the...

Employees who can take the necessary time to recover from illnesses return to work healthier and more capable of performing their duties effectively.

Contract labour can at least succeed in getting the pay scale or rates applicable to regular employees or equal to the salary at the lowest grade of employees of their cadre in the establishment. When the contractor fails to ensure his responsibility, the liability shifts to the Principal employer.

According to the EPFO, the acts of utilization of reserves and surplus for the purpose of crediting interest to beneficiary at much higher rates as compared to the notified interest rate is "manifestly illegal". Must be noted that neither the EPF Act nor the Schemes thereunder have any specific...

From Case laws, and deliberations, it is evident that the concept of wages differs between the MW Act and EPF Act, each serving distinct purposes. The clarification provided by the apex court underscores that Minimum Wages can encompass Basic wages along with Dearness Allowance (DA) and all other...

The proposal to decriminalize offences under Labour Laws is a welcome step because the constant fear of penalties/prosecution deters prospective business growth. The very process of ensuring compliance hinders the ease of doing business. Should the policy of laissez-faire be not adopted for the...

The move is set to ease this situation. But the execution or the enforcement of the provisions makes a great deal in realising this objective.

Using social media in respect of one's employment issues may be double edged weapon. It is time for both employers and employees to assess the impact of technology on discipline and take corrective measures.

The Occipier when named as accused under Fcatories Act for commission of certain offences, sucu person can seek protection from personal appearance in lengthy court proceedings to prevent further distress.