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The Importance Of Weekly Offs Under India’s Labour Laws
Introduction In an era where work-life balance is increasingly becoming crucial, the significance of weekly offs for employees cannot be emphasized enough. Under India’s labour laws, provisions have been made to ensure that every employee is entitled to a periodic day of rest, commonly known as a weekly off. This article explores the importance of weekly offs, the legal protection offered under various labour laws in India, and how they
The Standing Orders Act: A Blueprint For Effective Company Management
Introduction The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, is a crucial piece of legislation in India that governs the service conditions of industrial workers. It provides a framework for maintaining discipline, ensuring fair treatment, and regulating the terms of employment in industrial establishment. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, specifies the key requirements to be incorporated in the Standing Orders which comprises comprehensive regulations governing employment conditions, code of conduct,
Implications of Contract Workers Operating Beyond Contractual Scope
Introduction Imagine contract workers diligently performing tasks far beyond the scope of their assigned work. While this may seem to be admirable, beneath lies legal repercussions. In the realm of contractual relationships between principal employers and contractors, the scope of work plays a vital role in defining the nature of tasks to be undertaken by contract workers. This article examines the repercussions that can occur when contract workers work outside
2023s Most Read BCPA Insights
Explore our top 5 most read Insights articles for the year 2023. These popular pieces cover a range of topics in the realm of Indian labour laws and employment practices. From background verification to overtime regulations and contract labour dynamics, these 5 articles have proven to be timely and relevant during 2023. Read them now! How Can An Employer Handle Failed BGV? Extended Weekend And Sandwich Leave Policy Liability Of
Claim of Automatic Absorption by Contract Workers: A Legal Perspective
Introduction: The relationship between contract workers and principal employers is regulated by the provisions of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 (referred to as the “Act” hereafter). A fundamental aspect of this relationship revolves around the demand for automatic absorption of contract workers into the workforce of principal employers. Over the decades, this issue has been a subject of prolonged disputes between contract workers, trade unions (unions) and
Too POSH For Some? – Some Thoughts On The POSH ACT
India recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (the “POSH Act”). This legislation came into force with the aim of making the workplace safer for women and to increase the participation of women in the workforce. That the Act has begun to work is evident from the fact that a survey of 370 BSE 500 companies showed a 31% increase in