Tag: Madras High Court
Employees have the ‘right to vent’, express grievance: Madurai Bench of...
Employees cannot be denied the right to vent and express their grievances said the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, as long as...
Madras HC chooses liberal approach in granting maternity leave
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) or TNSTC had denied maternity leave to a woman employee simply because she had only put in...
Opportunities for bankers, commerce graduates, CAs, healthcare professionals
There are job openings for those interested at the Aditya Birla Group, which is hiring for professionals to handle PF accounts. The job requires...
‘Teachers superannuating in mid-academic year cannot be re-employed’: Madras HC
A bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that government school teachers, who reach the stage of retirement during the school year cannot...
“Women have legal right to a safe workplace”: Madras High Court
A safe workplace is a woman’s right, observed the Madras High Court as it dismissed an anticipatory bail petition by a police officer in...
Madras HC restrains Centre and Air India from proceeding with disinvestment
Air Corporation Employees Union recently moved the Madras High Court with a request to stop Air India and the Centre from proceeding with the...
75% private, government jobs for Kannadigas
Kannadigas will be given preference in 75 per cent of jobs in the private, government and autonomous institutions in Karnataka. Priority will be given...
HC orders TN government to assess layoffs during pandemic
The Madras High Court has directed that the Tamil Nadu government assess the number of employees laid off by various industrial units during the...
Personal misunderstandings at work can’t be called sexual harassment: HC
The Madras High Court recently ruled that it is not right to label feuds resulting from misunderstandings with a male co-worker as sexual harassment.
The...
Delivery of twins to be considered as 2 deliveries for maternity...
Following an appeal filed by the Union Ministry against leave granted to a woman employee of the CISF, the Madras High Court recently ruled...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
Apple may create 5 lakh jobs in India by 2027
Apple is gearing to increase its workforce strength in India to five lakh over a period of three years or so. It is pertinent...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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