Fair wages are at the heart of a just employer-employee relationship. In India, labour laws clearly specify that employers must pay wages in a manner […]
Author: Sunny Shettipalli
15. A casual worker dies while doing the work. The widow of the deceased worker claimed compensation. The employer refused to pay compensation. Is the employer liable to pay compensation?
India’s labour laws offer protection not only to permanent employees but also to casual workers. But when a casual worker dies during the course of […]
16. An employee who served in an establishment for a period of less than 5years claimed for the payment of Gratuity. The employer refused to pay. Decide.
Gratuity is a token of appreciation for long-term service. However, disputes often arise when an employee claims gratuity without completing five years. In this case, […]
17. A woman worker is asked to attend the duty in the night shift of a factory. She met with an accident while working with a machine during the night shift. Discuss.
With growing industrial operations running round the clock, more women are working night shifts. But when a woman worker is injured while operating a machine […]
18. A woman worker who is under maternity leave is transferred to a far off place which causes her most inconvenience. Decide.
Maternity leave is a crucial legal protection that ensures women can recover from childbirth and care for their newborns without risking their job or well-being. […]
19. A sub contractor pays lesser than minimum wages to the labour. Are the employees of a contractor entitled to a minimum wages under minimum Wages Act 1948?
In India, the law is clear—every worker has the right to fair wages. However, many subcontractors bypass these rules to cut costs. When a subcontractor […]
20. The manager of a factory asked a worker to work 70 hours including overtime in a particular week. Is the manager justified?
When it comes to labour rights in India, working hours are not just a matter of company policy—they’re a matter of law. Suppose a factory […]
2. Define Gratuity and discuss the salient features of the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972.
Gratuity is a lump sum financial benefit paid by an employer to an employee as a token of appreciation for long-term service. In India, this […]
3. Explain the various benefits assured to the insured employees and their dependents under the Employees State Insurance Act , 1948
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 is a pioneering social welfare legislation designed to provide financial and medical assistance to employees in times of distress. […]
4. Explain the salient features of the child Labour( Prohibition and Regulation )Act 1986.
Child labour continues to be a significant challenge in India, especially in unorganised sectors. To combat this, the Indian Parliament enacted the Child Labour (Prohibition […]