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Corporate Law : This article separates misconceptions from legal realities under the Code on Wages, 2019. The key takeaway is that the reform aims...
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Corporate Law : The Government has issued draft Coal Mines Safety Regulations, 2026 under the OSHWC Code, detailing safety standards, certificatio...
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Where a worker works in a factory for more than nine hours in any day or for more than forty-eight hours in any week, he shall, in respect of overtime work, be entitled to wages at the rate of twice his ordinary rate of wages
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms are gaining momentum in India’s labour law enforcement system. It has become an essential tool to resolve conflicts and disputes in the workplace. The traditional court system is seen as time-consuming, expensive, and complicated, leading to a backlog of cases.
As work-from-home and hybrid working have become more common, employees have found that they are more comfortable managing and engaging in activities besides the specified work obligations that serve as their primary source of revenue.
Industrial Dispute Act is enacted in year 1947 by the parliament of India in order to make the provisions for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes, and for certain other purposes. It is labour legislation to protect the workmen against victimization by employers and to ensure social justice to both employers and employees. It lays down the provisions related to lay offs in India.
A contractual employee is defined under Section 2(b) of The Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 which states that a contractual employee is employed by a principal employer in connection with the work of an establishment through a contractor.
Given the obstacles they encounter at work, women’s well-being has long been an issue in India. These challenges tend to have a connection to social, economic, and legal aspects. Although there are legislation and processes in place to protect the rights of women workers, they are not always adhered to by numerous corporations.
The unorganized sector, also known as the informal sector, is a term used to describe employment that is not regulated by the government or formal institutions. It includes various types of self-employment and small-scale enterprises, which operate outside the purview of labor laws and regulations.
Understand the recent layoffs in companies like Accenture and the rights available to workers in India. Explore provisions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. Learn about compensation, notice periods, and employees’ rights to challenge layoffs. Stay informed about labour laws and safeguard the rights of employees during layoffs.
In India, trade unions are essential for protecting workers’ rights. These groups push for greater pay, benefits, and working conditions while representing workers in agreements with employers. In this blog, we will look at how trade unions in India struggle to uphold workers’ rights.
The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, was enacted to regulate employment relations and resolve disputes between employers and employees in India. One of the most contentious issues covered under the Act is the termination of employment, including lay-offs and retrenchment.
