Corporate Law : The article explains that the OSH Code extends beyond workplace safety to regulate health, welfare, working conditions, contract l...
Corporate Law : The Code on Social Security, 2020 introduces significant reforms beyond consolidation of labour laws. This article debunks common ...
Corporate Law : This article explains why Indian courts generally refuse to enforce post-employment non-compete clauses under Section 27 of the In...
Corporate Law : This article separates misconceptions from legal realities under the Code on Wages, 2019. The key takeaway is that the reform aims...
Corporate Law : The Code on Wages, 2019 requires that excluded salary components should not exceed 50% of total remuneration. Employers may need t...
Corporate Law : The ruling clarifies that digital processes are encouraged but not mandatory, ensuring workers rights are protected even through p...
Company Law : The law removes sector-based exclusions and extends minimum wage protection to all employees. It confirms universal coverage acros...
Corporate Law : The FAQs explain the uniform wage definition and the 50% allowance cap across all Codes. Gratuity applies prospectively from 21 No...
Corporate Law : The Code retains trade union rights, collective bargaining, and strike provisions with notice requirements. It confirms continued ...
Corporate Law : Raising factory and licensing thresholds does not remove safety and welfare protections. All establishments with 10 or more worker...
Corporate Law : The Supreme Court held that compensatory allowances form part of “ordinary wages” for overtime calculation. Executive circular...
Corporate Law : The Karnataka High Court has set aside a prosecution order against Natural Remedies Private Limited. The court found that the Comm...
Corporate Law : Punjab & Haryana High Court directs that temporary employees cannot be replaced by another set of temporary staff but can be repla...
Corporate Law : The Telangana High Court addressed jurisdiction and employment status in Godrej Agrovet Ltd. Vs Presiding Officer. Key aspects of ...
Corporate Law : The Bombay High Court sets aside the Industrial Court's interim relief, reinstating employer rights to transfer and discipline emp...
Corporate Law : The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 33 of 2026), introduced in the Lok Sabha, seeks to amend section 10...
Corporate Law : The government has notified a clear wage ceiling for supervisory roles. Earnings above this limit remove such employees from worke...
Corporate Law : The Government has issued draft Coal Mines Safety Regulations, 2026 under the OSHWC Code, detailing safety standards, certificatio...
Corporate Law : The draft Central Rules lay down detailed procedures to operationalised the Industrial Relations Code, replacing older dispute and...
Corporate Law : The notification introduces draft rules under the OSH Code to unify and modernise labour regulation. The key takeaway is a shift t...
It is self-evident that migrant workers have rights, and that human rights apply to migrants as well. It is also a reality that there is a significant gap between the legal rights that migrants worker shave and their industrial application. In such a situation, the right to access to justice is crucial.
Double employment refers to the situation where an individual holds two or more jobs at the same time. This can be a common occurrence in some industries, particularly in those where part-time or contract work is prevalent.
Explore Indias strides in Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) – sustained economic growth, employment creation, and decent work for all. Discover policies, programs, and challenges as India works towards achieving these goals.
Explore the implications of Indias Industrial Relations Code, 2020, balancing workers rights and economic growth. Learn about fixed-term employment, easier firing norms, and the impact of COVID-19 on labor laws. Delve into the potential benefits and criticisms of the reforms, emphasizing the need for a balanced dialogue.
Factories Act of 1948 was enacted to regulate working conditions in factories in India. One of the provisions of the Act was the entitlement of workers to receive overtime pay for any work done beyond the regular hours. The Act mandated that employees should be paid at double the regular rate for any overtime work done.
Maternity benefits are given to protect and preserve the physical as well as mental health of the mother and to ensure proper care of the newborn child. This article examines the provisions of the maternity benefit under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Agenda (SDG 8) aims to advance full and productive employment for all people, and sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. India, a developing nation with a sizable population and a diverse economy, has formidable obstacles in reaching this objective.
Explore the conditions of skilled and unskilled laborers in India. Despite comprehensive labor laws, many face challenges such as poor working conditions and low wages. Uncover the reasons behind these issues and the need for improved enforcement and awareness to ensure fair remuneration.
Indian economy is strongly reliant on migrant labours, who move from rural to urban areas in pursuit of work. The Covid-19 outbreak has brought to light the predicament of migrant workers in India, who have been left stuck without food, shelter, or employment due to the statewide lockdown.
In India, domestic workers are a vital component of the unorganised labour force. They carry out a variety of responsibilities in households, including cleaning, cooking, and child care. However, many domestic workers are subjected to physical and psychological abuse, and they frequently work without any legal protections or job security.
