Supratik Bhattacharyya has joined Adventz Group of Companies at Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Bhattacharyya brings over three decades of experience in human resources and strategic leadership to the role. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Also read –...
IndusInd Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Amitabh Kumar Singh as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and part of its Senior Management Personnel, effective November 10, 2025. The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure...
MSN Laboratories has appointed Dr. Sujiv Nair as Group Chief People Officer. Welcoming onboard, the Company in a social media post said, “ We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Sujiv Nair, PhD, to the MSN Family!Joining us as Chief People Officer – MSN Group, Dr. Sujiv brings over three decades of global...
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“Ghost postings” on the rise in India ; job ads with no hires behind them leave seekers frustrated
A growing number of job advertisements posted by Indian companies appear to be “ghost postings” — listings with little or no genuine intention to fill the roles — putting job seekers through wasted applications and interviews and eroding trust in online hiring channels. Recruiters and market...
Lloyds Technology Centre has appointed Ritesh Jha as Talent Acquisition Head. Welcoming Onboard Raitesh, Company in a social media post said, “Ritesh Jha is a seasoned global professional with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation across banking, financial services, technology...
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Keeping casuals for years by giving artificial breaks is an unfair labour Practice, regularisation granted: Calcutta HC
In an important judgment upholding the rights of long-serving contract workers, the Calcutta High Court has dismissed appeals filed by the Board of Major Port Authority for Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, thereby affirming the regularisation of 61 waterfront workers who had served for decades...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the constitutional and statutory protection of maternity benefits, the Madras High Court has held that maternity leave must be counted as part of compulsory bond service for government doctors, while medical leave cannot be so counted. Justice G.K...
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When employer fails to establish gainful employment, Grant of Back wages proper: Uttrakhand HC
In a significant judgment that reinforces employee protection under the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Uttarakhand High Court, in the case of M/S. Deltas PharmaVersus Smt. Adesh Kumari (2025 LLR WEB 539) has upheld the Labour Court’s awards directing reinstatement and full back wages to...
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What the UP Factories Amendment Act 2025 means – And How it Compares to Other States
Uttar Pradesh’s Factories (Amendment) Act now empowers the state government to permit up to 12 hours of work in a day in factories (so long as weekly work does not exceed 48 hours). It also raises the short-term overtime ceiling (to as much as 144 hours per quarter in exceptional situations)...
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UP’s new Factories (Amendment) Act allows up to 12-hour workdays, retains 48-hour weekly cap
The Uttar Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Act marks a significant shift in employment regulations by permitting up to 12 hours of work in a day in factories, while keeping the weekly cap at 48 hours, increasing overtime limits and opening night shifts to women under consent and safety conditions. The...
