The Karnataka government formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, on 12 November 2025, mandating that women employees aged 18-52 be granted one paid day of leave per month (i.e., up to 12 days annually) for menstrual reasons. This applies to all women working in establishments registered...
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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)...
Prosenjit Mukherjee has joined Kalamandir Jewellers Limited as Chief Human Resources Officer. Confirming this development through a social media post, he said, “ I am happy to begin my journey with Kalamandir Jewellers Limited as Chief Human Resources Officer. I am grateful for the opportunity and...
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CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited appoint Vrushali Gadkari as CHRO
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited have appointed Vrushali Gadkari as CHRO. Announcing this appointment in a social media post said, “ We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vrushali Gadkari as our Chief Human Resources Officer. With over two decades of experience across diverse...
Global bio-pharmaceuticals company GSK has promoted Harsh V Trehan to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Executive Vice President for India. He will be based out of the company’s Mumbai office. He has confirmed this development through a social media post, “ I am...
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Supreme Court: Standing orders being special rules in respect of workman would override the CCA rules, 1965.
Forfeiture of gratuity can be imposed to the extent of damages or loss caused by employee. Jyotirmay Ray vs. The Field General Manager, Punjab National Bank & Ors. 2024 LLR 349; 2024 LLR WEB 23 (S.C.) Order of controlling authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act awarding the amount to...
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Supreme Court: Assessment of EPF dues and initiation of recovery proceedings are proper when the company was not declared as sick.
Section 7A notice can be quashed if employer is willing to submit form for transfer of funds under J&K EPF Act, 1998. Metlife India Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner. 2024 LLR 557 (Kar. H.C.) In case of non compliance of interim order by tribunal, dismissal of...
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Supreme Court: No bar exists on both criminal and department proceedings continuing separately on different forums. Acquittal in criminal proceedings does not entitle the employee for any benefit.
Labour court has no jurisdiction to set aside the termination under Section 33(c) (2) of I.D. Act. M/s. Cadila Healthcare Ltd. vs. Presiding Officer. 2024 (180) FLR 888 (J&K & Ladakh H.C.) When the enquiry was found fair and proper and the Enquiry Officer rightly arrived at the conclusion...
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Supreme Court: Dispute related to wages if going to affect more than 100 workmen, will be referred to industrial tribunal and not labour court.
For closure of business, employer is not required to submit alternative or restructuring plan. Livelihood of people or the business and economic activities cannot be the subject matter to refuse the closure permission. DIC India Limited & Anr vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors. 2024 LLR...
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Supreme Court: Workman is not entitled to back-wages if his termination is held illegal but proved as gainfully employed.
When management did not sent letters to report for duties till receipt of notice from workman, it will not be abandonment. M/s. Premsons Trading (P) Ltd. vs. Shri Dinesh Chandeshwar Rai C/o. Maharashtra Employees Union. 2024 LLR 524; 2024 (182) FLR 50 (Bom. H.C.) Abandonment cannot be presumed when...
