In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the dismissal of an employee, emphasizing that a history of prior misconduct justifies termination even if the final charge is minor. This judgment reinforces that continuous misbehavior and disciplinary issues can provide grounds...
Delhi HC in Bses Rajdhani Power Ltd. vs. D.P. Sharma CM APPL. 16153/2023, dismissed the petition of an employee claiming voluntary resignation benefits on a higher pay scale, which was based on a single bench’s judgment that had set aside the order imposing punishment on the employee. The...
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High court scope of interference in disciplinary proceedings is very limited: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court in the Sumer Singh vs. the Presiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal-Cum labour Court, Rohtak and Ors. CWP 14078/2000,on October 14, 2024, upheld the dismissal of an employee who had faced 52 departmental proceedings over 18 years and committed embezzlement even during...
Madras High Court in the Management, Anthiyur Consumer Co-operative Store Limited vs. R. Parthiban WA No. 1402/2024,on October 17, 2024, upheld the labour court’s order setting aside the termination of an employee following an inquiry into alleged misconduct. The Court further emphasized...
Madras High Court in MRB Nurses Empowerment Association vs. The Principal Secretary and Ors., W.P. No. 27556/2018,on October 18, 2024, rejected the employer’s argument that nurses are only eligible for casual leave as prescribed in their appointment and posting orders. The Court ruled that...
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For Industrial court jurisdiction, a Claim by contract labour of a direct employee of the principal employer is a must: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court in M/s. Tata Steel Ltd. v Maharashtra Shramjivi General Kamgar Union &Anr., W.P. No. 9664 of 2021,on October 22, 2024, addressed the issue of whether the Industrial Court has jurisdiction to entertain a complaint of unfair labour practice when there is a dispute regarding the...
This edition cover story is an attempt to identify women’s woes in the workplace, what organisations can do to improve the situation, and insights for women by women leaders who have travelled all through the professional journey and have a lot to share from their experiences.
The cover story of this edition is all about understanding the causes of workplace conflicts, managers’ role in diffusing conflicts, HR’s role in creating a work culture where free and fair communication prospers and many other shades of the issue. The insights and practical guide from...
This edition cover story is about understanding the importance of people skills, the need for strengthening, and challenges in the route by industry experts and HR leaders.
Chennai: Amit Sharda has joined Indo National Limited as Head of Human Resources. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. This strategic move comes at a crucial juncture for the company, signaling its commitment to an ambitious growth trajectory marked by diversification and...
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