Workers express little interest in seeing learning and development (L&D) activities taken over by artificial intelligence (AI), according to new survey data from Wiley. Nearly six in ten respondents (59%) in the latest Wiley Workplace Intelligence report, Artificial Intelligence in Learning and...
The Karnataka Labour Department on September 8 issued a government order, notifying the Rs 4 lakh health insurance cover for gig workers of the state. The figure of gig workers to get benefit of this health cover is estimated to be around two lakh. Govt. will soon launch a portal for gig workers to...
Citibank India has launched a work-from-home (WFH) option for its women employees who can now request to work from home for up to 12 months at the end of their maternity leave of 26 weeks. “On a need basis, a woman employee can request 3 months of work from home in the last trimester of...
(PTI): Employers in India are anticipating a measured hiring pace in the next three months, as organisations are focused on investing in the professional development of their workforce and creating a positive work culture, a survey said on Tuesday. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment...
Experts in this edition at the helm of affairs offer insights on AI, its impact on HR function, challenges and benefits and what it holds for future.
Gautam Srivastava has joined Phoenix Mills as Director & Head HR, where he will be driving HR strategies, policies, and processes to support the company’s growth and customer-centricity. He has confirmed this development through a social media post by saying, “I am delighted to share that...
Kerala High Court in Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation Limited vs. Sunil Kumar S &Ors. [WP(C) No. 27421 of 2023] while interpreting the definition of the term ’employee’ as provided under Section 2(a) of the Kerala Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act, 1972...
Telangana High Court in Amrutamma vs. Managing Director and Anr. [Writ Petition No. 26966 of 2011] while adjudicating upon a matter involving the termination of a workman who was absent from work for an extended period without authorization, and subsequently passed away, ordered that although the...
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Appeal in employee compensation matter can be considered on substantial point of law: SC
Supreme Court in Fulmati Dhramdev Yadav vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd [Civil Appeal No. 4713 of 2023]on September 4, 2023, observed that in keeping with the principles of the legislation being intended for social welfare and protection of employees; the Commissioner being the last authority on...
Supreme Court in State of Punjab vs. Jaswant Singh [Civil Appeal No. 11871 of 2014]on September 5, 2023, observed that the employer action of terminating the employment of probationer as ‘discharge simpliciter’ stands justified since the foundation of discharge is not on any serious...
