A Madras High Court Bench in the case of B.Saravanan vs The Deputy Inspector General of Police &Ors. has observed that it is high time for policy makers to recognise the right to paternity leave/parental leave to biological/adoptive parents, as a basic human right of the pre-natal/post-natal...
Hiring dipped 3% month-over-month, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for Aug.23. In addition, e-recruitment activities in India fell by 5% in August 2023 compared to August 2022. The index further dropped from 275 in August 2022 to 260 in August 2023. The fall in hiring indices...
According to the circular, the employee can now update his personal details. A SOP has been issued in this respect. Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a new procedure for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) members to correct or update their details. According to the circular...
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 is a very important legislation which predates India’s independence and requires employers in industrial establishments to formally define the conditions of employment for their employees. The importance of welfare legislation, especially in the...
As technology is likely to make many roles redundant, the biggest question HR professionals and leaders will be asking themselves about how technology can be leveraged to enhance rather than eliminate their roles.
Jaipur, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an increase in minimum wages for labourers by Rs 26 per day. This increase, which would be effective from January 1, 2023, comes just a few months before the state elections. After the approval, an unskilled labourer will get Rs 285 per day...
In another significant stride towards the merger and integration of Air India Express and AIX Connect, the two airlines harmonised and rolled out new grades, compensation, and benefits across the organisation. The new structure streamlines grades and career pathways, enabling greater transparency...
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Refusal of parental leave to biological/adoptive father violates child’s right to life: Madras HC
Supreme Court in Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences vs. Bikartan Das [Civil Appeal No. 3339 of 2023] observed that the age of superannuation is always governed by the statutory rules governing appointment on a particular post and therefore, even if it is averred that the nature of...
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Retirement age cannot be altered based on the superannuation age in another similar post: SC
Supreme Court in Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences vs. Bikartan Das [Civil Appeal No. 3339 of 2023] observed that the age of superannuation is always governed by the statutory rules governing appointment on a particular post and therefore, even if it is averred that the nature of...
Supreme Court in Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vs. M/S G4S Security Services (India) Ltd & Anr. [Civil Appeal No. 9284 of 2013] on August 17, 2023, examined the issue wherein Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (“APFC”) contended that for the purposes of determining...
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