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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 […]
4. A woman worker is terminated from service, when she applied for maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit Act. Advise her.
A woman employee, working with a private company for over two years, recently applied for maternity leave as per the provisions of the Maternity Benefit […]
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 […]
3. A Girl Child Under 17 Years Is Terminated for Refusal to Do Night Shift Work in a Factory – Legal Advice
Facts of the Case A 16-year-old girl, employed in a private factory, was asked by her supervisor to report for night shift duty. Despite her […]
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 […]
2. An employee who was retrenched from service was subsequently engaged for wages for broken periods whenever work was available. No monthly salary was paid to him. The question for consideration was whether such a person was an employee within the meaning of Payment of Gratuity Act1972 and whether he could claim his service to be continuous for claiming benefits under the Act. Decide.
Facts of the Case An employee had initially worked for a company on a full-time basis. Due to organizational downsizing, the company retrenched him. However, […]
1. A workman while working without wearing the special spectacles provided to him sustained injuries and lost his eye sight totally. His employer pleaded the negligence of the workman. Decide whether the workman is entitled for compensation.
Facts of the Case A workman was employed in a manufacturing unit that involved exposure to hazardous materials and flying particles. The employer, being aware […]
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 […]