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A New Dawn or a Troubling Shift? Gujarat’s Factories Amendment Bill Ignites Debate Over Worker Rights and Economic Revival
This amendment is not merely about changing numbers on a clock; it is about redefining the social contract between the state, the employer, and the employee. As the Bill moves forward, all eyes will be on its implementation and its actual impact on the ground. Will it unlock Gujarat’s industrial potential, or will it leave…
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Principal employer responsible for paying ESI for contract labour involved in construction, repair, and maintenance: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court Broadens ESI Applicability to Contract LabourersPivotal Judgment Establishes Employer Liability for Engaging Contract Workers in Construction, Repair, and Maintenance Activities In a significant judgment that could reshape employer obligations across India’s industrial landscape, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that contract labourers engaged within factory premises—whether for construction, repairs, or maintenance—qualify as…
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Rajasthan Assembly Passes Landmark Factory Act Amendments: Longer Shifts, Expanded Overtime, and Night Work for Women
The Rajasthan Labour Department is expected to release implementation guidelines within the next 30 days, detailing safety standards for women, consent protocols, and inspection mechanisms. In a move poised to reshape Rajasthan’s industrial labour landscape, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, passed the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025 by voice vote—without any floor discussion. The bill introduces…
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Past Misconduct Cannot Be Basis for Punishment Unless Cited in Show Cause Notice or Inquiry Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Satpal Singh is more than a technical clarification—it is a judicial guardrail that reinforces the values of fairness, transparency, and accountability in workplace discipline. By insisting that punishment must be rooted in charges that are disclosed and tested, the Court has strengthened the rule of law in employment relations. In a ruling that reasserts…
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Internal Committee Cannot Inquire into Complaint Against Employer: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court’s judgment in X vs. Akademi is more than a procedural correction—it is a judicial reaffirmation of the PoSH Act’s core principles: fairness, independence, and protection from retaliation. By drawing a clear line between IC and LC jurisdiction, the Court has fortified the architecture of workplace justice. In a landmark ruling that redefines procedural boundaries under India’s…
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Tamil Nadu Extends 24×7 Operation Permit for Shops and Establishments For Three Years
Tamil Nadu’s 24×7 Shop Operations Extension: A Bold Step Toward Economic Dynamism and Labour Equity In a landmark move poised to reshape the commercial landscape of Tamil Nadu, the state’s Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department has officially extended the permission for shops and establishments to operate 24×7 for an additional three years. The notification,…
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Court Order Compliance : Interest on Delayed Gratuity – What Employers Must Know
Key compliance from the Calcutta High Court ruling in Himangshu Karmakar v. Food Corporation of India & Ors. (2025) Background Case: Himangshu Karmakar v. FCI & Ors. Court: Calcutta High Court Decision Date: June 23, 2025 Citation: 2025 CHC-AS 1093 Key Ruling: Interest on delayed gratuity is statutory and automatic under Section 7(3A) of the…
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Government Announces Holiday List for 2025
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Government Announces Holiday List for 2025 The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has released the official list of public holidays and restricted holidays for the year 2025. The announcement was made by the Lieutenant Governor of the Islands, and it includes both public holidays and restricted holidays. Key Public Holidays: Other Public…
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People Manager Portal- PMLLR
People Manager- HR Magazine launch HRM & LLR Journal portal for HR leaders [New Delhi, 16 September, 2024] – We are thrilled to announce the launch of our innovative platform, People Manager – HRLLR Portal, designed specifically for HR leaders to access comprehensive HR and labor-related information in one place, along with expert suggestions. People…
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- A New Dawn or a Troubling Shift? Gujarat’s Factories Amendment Bill Ignites Debate Over Worker Rights and Economic Revival
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- Rajasthan Assembly Passes Landmark Factory Act Amendments: Longer Shifts, Expanded Overtime, and Night Work for Women
- Past Misconduct Cannot Be Basis for Punishment Unless Cited in Show Cause Notice or Inquiry Report: Supreme Court
