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...
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...
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...
Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Kali Charna Sabat vs. Union of India, W.P. No. 10021 of 2024, emphasized the necessity of adherence to procedural fairness in inquiries under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The case involved allegations of...
Bombay High Court, in Maharashtra State Cooperative Cotton Growers’ Marketing Federation Ltd. vs. Appellate Tribunal, Employees Provident Fund, W.P. No. 1268 of 2011, addressed the scope of “basic wages” under the EPF Act. The case arose from the employer’s contention that...