Facts of the Case Workers of a hospital raised an industrial dispute concerning the regularization of the services of a doctor employed in the hospital. […]
Author: Raghu Unnam
An employer has imposed the punishment of dismissal on the employee, without giving him an opportunity of being heard, on the ground of unauthorized absence for a long time. What remedy is available to the employee against such action? Discuss
Facts of the Case An employer dismissed an employee on the grounds of unauthorized absence for a long period without giving him any opportunity to […]
There is an agreement between the employer and workmen of an industrial establishment that there shall not be prescribed standing orders for the establishment. Is such agreement valid?
Facts of the Case An industrial establishment entered into an agreement with its workmen stating that no Standing Orders shall be prescribed for the establishment. […]
A, a workman has been retrenched from service by the employer by oral orders. A challenges the validity of retrenchment. Discuss.
Facts of the Case A, a workman employed in an industrial establishment, was retrenched by his employer through oral orders without any written notice or […]
A pharmaceutical concern employed a person as a representative for canvassing and procuring orders. He, however, was also required to do some clerical or manual work which is incidental to his main work. Whether such person is a workman under Sec. 2(s) of I.D. Act? Decide.
Facts of the Case A pharmaceutical company employed a person as a representative whose primary duty was canvassing and procuring orders from clients. In addition […]
State govt. employees working in the collectorate want to form an Association and register it under the Trade Union Act. The Registrar of Trade Unions objects to it. Advise the employees
Facts of the Case State government employees working in the Collectorate intend to form an Association and register it under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. […]
A, a workman working in a factory employing 80 workers in Hyderabad was laid off by his employer who offered him an alternate similar job in another factory at Secunderabad. But A refused to go. A wants to claim lay-off compensation. Advise.
Facts of the Case A, a workman employed in a factory in Hyderabad with 80 workers, was laid off due to non-availability of work. The […]
Gemini Ltd. has an industrial unit employing 500 workmen but has not got the Standing Orders certified under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. The Management initiated proceedings against one of its workmen for misconduct. The management is of the view that as there are no certified standing orders applicable to the factory establishment, it is under no obligation to follow any procedure except the principles of natural justice. State whether the view held by the management is legally valid.
Facts of the Case Gemini Ltd., an industrial unit employing 500 workmen, has not obtained certification of its Standing Orders under the Industrial Employment (Standing […]
Raj is an employee in ‘X’ industry was terminated from service by the employer without giving any notice. ‘Raj’ filed an industrial dispute challenging his termination. Discuss.
Facts of the Case Raj was employed in ‘X’ industry and was terminated abruptly by the employer without serving any prior notice or paying wages […]
Suleman, employer of an industry retrenched some of his workmen in contravention of Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Advise the retrenched workmen.
Facts of the Case Suleman, the employer of an industrial establishment, retrenched several workmen citing economic reasons. However, the retrenchment was carried out in contravention […]