The Supreme Court in the case of M/s Carborandum Universal Ltd. v. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1232; 2025 INSC 1455 ) has authoritatively clarified that Section 45A (best-judgment assessment) is an exceptional power, not a routine administrative tool. It can be...
Author - Anil Kaushik
A Management thinker, Educator, Motivator, Guest Speaker of Management Institutes, Consultant, author of labour law books and President of Indian HR Forum, with about three decades of deep rooted understanding, Floor experience and research in HRM Area and Training has led many organizations to a path of productivity, performance and profits with business linked HR strategies.
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Fixed-term employment is formally recognised as a category of employment. Such employees engaged for a pre-determined period will be entitled to the same wages as drawn by permanent workers, including statutory benefits, including gratuity if they complete one year of service. Discontinuance after...
As 2025 unfolds, the HR landscape stands at a fascinating crossroads-one defined equally by triumphs and trials. The year has brought both validation of HR’s growing strategic relevance and new complexities that test the function’s agility, empathy, and foresight. If there’s one...
The world of work is undergoing a seismic transformation, and India stands right at the center of it. With one of the youngest workforces in the world, the country’s demographic advantage can become a defining strength-or a missed opportunity-depending on how well we respond to the skills...
The world of work is undergoing a quiet revolution in India. The traditional 9 to 5, full-time employment model is giving way to a flexible, multi-layered workforce – a blend of permanent employees, gig workers, freelancers, apprentices, contractual staff, and remote talent. For employers and...
In a country with one of the world’s youngest workforces, India’s success story hinges largely on how well it transforms its demographic advantage into a skilled and employable population. The Apprentices Act, 1961, was a bold legislative step toward that ambition-intended to facilitate...
This edition's cover story is an attempt to reinforce the necessity of understanding the power of people in organisation that can pull the business growth to new heights. Industry experts, thought leaders and HR Veterans share their insights and also how they have empowered their human capital to...
The point of liability for paying gratuity to contract labour is highly contentious, and there are now conflicting judgments on this point. There is no straightforward answer. The perception of manpower supplier agencies (contractor firms) at large is that they are merely commission agents for the...
New managers must remember that pleasing everyone will not bring acceptability and respect from others rather often leads to burnout. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerial role means redefining success.
