The Supreme Court recently reiterated the distinction between simple termination and punitive termination. This distinction is important because if the order of termination is punitive in nature then it becomes mandatory to conduct investigation following the procedure and opportunity of being heard should be given. Failure to do so may render such termination illegal and …
A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad has revealed that a significant portion of IT employees in Hyderabad are at risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to their lifestyle choices, lack of physical activity, and high levels of stress in their workplaces. The study, published in …
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In a first for the state, Chief Minister MK Stalin, in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, announced that the government would form a welfare board for gig workers. “The lives of these employees who work against the clock are important,” Stalin said while speaking at Fort St.George. Following the footsteps of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu …
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While it is common for people to express their feelings, frustrations or criticism on messaging platforms, a bank employee’s message on a WhatsApp group criticising the management and belittling higher authorities landed him in the soup. He filed a petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking relief. Granting him relief, Justice …
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No settlement or contract entered into by employee unions with their employers can override the Model Standing Order, unless doing so turns out to be more advantageous to the employees, observed the Supreme Court in the case of Bhartiya Kamgar Karmachari Mahasangh vs Jet Airways. The workers’ union —representing around 169 workmen of Jet Airwyays, …
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Psychological safety at workplace is a crucial need for corporate India as it leads to higher employee retention and engagement, says a report. It refers to employees believing that they can take risks without being shamed by other members. According to leading job site Indeed’s report on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DI&B) at Indian Workplaces, …
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Wipro has sacked around 300 employees for ‘moonlighting’ as the IT services firm toughens its stand against staffers taking a second job after work hours. Its chairman Rishad Premji said the company has no place for any employee who chooses to work directly with rivals while being on Wipro payrolls. Wipro is not the only …
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The Supreme Court Monday said that an employee can be terminated from the service for suppressing or giving false information concerning matters having a bearing on his fitness or suitability for the post. The top court laid down broad principles of law to be taken into account especially in the case of recruitment in police …
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The Union Commerce Ministry on Tuesday announced a fresh set of rules for Work from home (WFH) in companies across the country, according to which WFH is allowed for a maximum period of one year in a special economic zone unit and can be extended to 50 per cent of total employees. The Department of Commerce has …
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