Government of Goa permitted shops and establishments under the Goa Shops and Establishments Act, 1973, to engage women employees between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This relaxation is subject to employers obtaining written consent from the women workers and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and...
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025, notified
The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025, have been notified with effect from 9.7.2025. Among the key provisions, the Shops Rules permit the employment of women workers during night...
Madras High Court, in P. Karthikeyan vs. The General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors. (W.P No. 11122/2021), upheld a bank’s decision to reject the appointment of a candidate due to an adverse credit history. The candidate’s CIBIL report revealed past loan defaults and a poor...
Kerala High Court in Korambayil Hospital & Diagnostic Centre (P) Ltd. &Anr. vs. State of Kerala & Ors (WP (C) No. 34023/2022), ruled that the actual duties performed by an employee take precedence over their job title in determining eligibility for minimum wages. The employer contended...
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Employer cannot cancel Compassionate Appointment once verification is done: Rajasthan HC
Rajasthan High Court, in Sagar Kumar vs. State of Rajasthan (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 725/2025), on July 8, 2025, set aside the termination of an employee appointed under a compassionate appointment scheme. The employee’s appointment had been confirmed after verification of all documents...
Orissa High Court in GhasiramBehra vs. State of Orissa (WA No. 441/2025) on July 10, 2025, held that an employee acquitted in a criminal case on the benefit of doubt is entitled to receive back wages and all consequential service benefits. The Court rejected the employer’s argument that the...
Dipty Jalan has joined Usha International as Chief Human Resources Officer (SVP HR). Confirming this development through a social media post, Dipty said, “happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Human Resources Officer (SVP HR) at Usha International!” Before this appointment, Dipty...
Neetha Thomas has joined Aria Holding as Human Resource Director. Welcoming on board, Company in a social media post said, “ With 20+ years of global experience across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, US, and India, Neetha brings a proven track record of transformational HR leadership with expertise...
Dinesh Kumar has joined Hills Cement Company Ltd. as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). He has confirmed this development to Business Manager. Prior to this appointment, Dinesh was associated with Shyam Steel Industries Limited as Vice President HR & IR. Also read – Ajit Kumar Pandey...
Ajit Kumar Pandey has joined Kalpataru Power Chile SpA as Head – HR & Admin. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this appointment, Ajit was associated with Larsen & Toubro as Head HR – MAHSR C3. Also read – Gunjan Malviya joins Experian as...
