The Kerala High Court recently observed that oral complaints of sexual harassment cannot be a substitute for a written complaint to trigger an inquiry under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). Justice PG Ajithkumar observed that...
Dhiraj Saxena, the chief technology officer (CTO) at Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, quit the company on December 3, citing “harassment and unnecessary interventions” by the chief human resource officer of the firm. Poonawalla Fincorp has released an official statement. Saxena made the...
NEW YORK (AP) — About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published this week. The report suggests that competing demands of work and home comprise part of the problem: working women who are parents or...
Bhawana Dhawan has joined Knauf India as Human Resources Director. In her new role, Bhawana will spearhead talent management and sustainability initiatives, aligning with Knauf’s commitment to quality, innovation, and community impact. Her leadership will focus on enhancing talent acquisition...
(IANS): Aadit Palicha, Co-founder and CEO of Zepto, on Wednesday said he is not against work-life balance and even recommends it to his competitors. Palicha’s statement comes even as a viral post, on the American social media platform Reddit, accused the quick e-commerce platform of toxic work...
Hyderabad: Anvesha Singh has joined Microsoft as Director of Talent Development, based in Hyderabad. She has confirmed this development through a social media post stating, . “I am incredibly excited and humbled to announce my transition into the realm of BigTech. It has already been a few weeks...
Veefin Group, a company engaged in the business of money management and working capital, has announced the appointment of Gitesh Karnik as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Before this appointment, Gitesh was associated with Nearby Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as Chief People Officer. In his...
Girish Verulkar has joined Cipla, the Pharma giant as Director HR. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Girish was associated with Sun Pharma as General Manager & Head of HR & Admin. Also read – Learning First Mindset: The Key to...
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Preconditions by employer in resignation acceptance would make it non operative: Chhattisgarh High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court, in Chhattisgarh State Civil Supplies Corporation & Ors. v. Shailendra Kumar Khamparia & Ors., W.A. No. 655 of 2024 , dealt with the legal validity of a resignation acceptance. The employer had attached preconditions, requiring the employee to submit a fresh...
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Actual Salary Paid by Contractor has to be the basis of compensation under EC Act: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court, in Air India Charters Ltd. v. Ms. Tanja Glusica & Ors., F.A. No. 1854 of 2013, addressed the calculation of compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (“EC Act “). The Court highlighted that the computation must align with the salary actually...
