Sreenath RA has joined Aparajitha Corporate Services as Chief People Officer. Before this joining Sreenath was associated as Head of Human Resources – APACH with Sierra-Cedar for about 11 years. In his new role, Sreenath will leverage his expertise in the full HR lifecycle, encompassing strategic...
(IANS): India’s job market has been witnessing a significant surge, with an 11% yearly increase in hiring activity in July, as compared to the same period last year. This growth has been primarily led by the retail and telecom sectors, according to a report by talent platform foundit...
Allahabad High Court, in AS vs. State of U.P. (WP No. 9427/2023), affirmed the employee’s fundamental right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India by directing the employer to accept the employee’s voluntary retirement request. The Court observed that...
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Employer can have second medical opinion if employee medical records are doubted: J&K HC
Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Bashir Ahmad Wani vs. J&K Forest Development Corporation & Others (W.P. No. 2183/2020) reinstated an employee terminated for unauthorized absence, noting that the absence was due to medical reasons supported by medical records. The Court ruled that the...
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Employee managing a shop not liable for welfare fund contributions being not employer: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court in C.K. Sasidharan vs. The Welfare Fund Inspector (W.P. No. 22691/2013)On July 25, 2024,on July 25, 2024, ruled that an employee managing a shop is not liable for welfare fund contributions under the Kerala Toddy Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1969. The Court relied on the Supreme...
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Criminal prosecution will not be quashed because employee was exonerated in disciplinary proceedings: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court, in the case of Karnataka Lokayuktha Police vs. T. Manjunath (CMP No. 422/2018), on July 26, 2024, dismissed the employee’s petition to quash criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The employee argued that the case should be dropped because he...
Dr. Jaspreet Ahluwalia has joined Finvasia Securities Pvt Ltd. as Vice President – Human Resources. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Jaspreet Ahluwalia was associated with a Construction Company as Chief Human Resources Officer to facilitate complete employee life cycle, with focus on business...
Dr. Mukul H Chopra has joined Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Human Resources Officer. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Mukul H Chopra was associated with ConveGenius as Chief Human Resources Officer. Also...
Cornitos, India’s leading snack brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sharad Tyagi as the new HR Head. His professional journey has seen him excel in various HR roles across leading national and multinational FMCG companies like DS Group. He has also been honoured with the People...
Ramya Antani has joined Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (API Division) as DGM – HR (Site HR Head). In his new role, he will be responsible for the Ankleshwar (Gujarat) based API U1 & U2 for overall HR function. He has confirmed this development through Social media post. Also read: Power of...
