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...
Child labor obstructs children’s access to education and the process of skill development, which is indirectly related to a nation’s development. Child labor is the result of deep-rooted socio-economic inequalities, poverty, lack of education, and other factors that force children from impoverished households to sacrifice their lives early and engage in labor work or unskilled jobs for meager pay.
Under the Equal Pay Act 1976, employers are obligated to pay male and female workers equal wages for the same work or work of a similar nature. Section 5 of the law prohibits employers from developing employment policies that discriminate against women on the basis of their sex in respect of jobs that are the same or similar to those offered to men, as well as in relation to transfers and promotions.
The Gen Y blue collar worker is a relatively new phenomenon in the manufacturing industry. This generation, sometimes referred to as ‘millennials’ or ‘Generation Y’, has grown up with an entirely different set of expectations for their working lives than those of generations past.
Explore the proposed new definition of wage in India and its potential impact on income tax regulations. Learn how this change could affect both employers and employees, altering the way wages are taxed. Understand the implications for income tax laws and the adjustments needed for payroll processes. Stay informed about the opportunities and challenges presented by this new definition in the Indian tax landscape.
Explore the gig economy in India, its rapid expansion, and the challenges it poses to employment classification and labor laws. Understand the unique nature of gig work, the legal gray areas, and the ongoing debates about the need for a new legal framework. Learn about the lack of legal protection for gig workers, the government’s initiatives, and the impact on the broader labor market.
Explore the impact of Indias new labor codes on workers rights, job security, and the gig economy. Understand changes in wages, social security, and compliance processes. While hailed as a reform, concerns persist, and the implementation’s fairness is crucial. Learn how the codes aim to simplify regulations and enhance social security benefits.
Before the global economic crisis of 2008, unorganised workers in India were a largely marginalized section of society. Their wages and job security were often low, and their rights as employees were rarely respected or enforced.
Indian government in 1947 enacted a law known as the Industrial Disputes Act. This Act ensures that there is peace and harmony among all industrial companies. In the event that a dispute does develop, the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act aid in settling the situation in a methodical way that ensures all parties are satisfied and that every decision that is made is fair and right.
Explore social security laws for unorganized workers in India, their legal framework, and challenges in implementation. Learn about government initiatives like PMSYM, Ayushman Bharat, and steps taken to address awareness, enrollment, funding, and coverage issues.
Contract labor is a widespread practice in India where workers are hired for a specific period or task by a contractor and then supplied to an establishment.
