Tag: Supreme Court
Consent of surviving parent mandatory for compassionate appointment: SC
A married daughter of a deceased government servant can seek a job on compassionate grounds only if her mother approves. This was the ruling...
SC says employer must pay damages if EPF contribution is delayed:...
The Supreme Court has said that employers who fail to pay their contribution towards the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), are obliged to pay damages.
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SC clears way for Haryana to implement 75% job quota law
The Supreme Court has set aside the stay that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had ordered to stop the implementation of the 75...
‘Disciplinary action at work against mentally ill employee is discrimination’: SC
The Supreme Court has said that disciplinary action taken at the workplace against employees with mental disabilities is an act of indirect discrimination. The...
SC urges Government to be sympathetic, “model employer”
In 2018, the Supreme Court (SC) had ordered that journalists working for Doordarshan and All India Radio should also be promoted as per the...
‘Carpooling instead of WFH’: Centre’s suggestion to NCR employees
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court (SC) had advised all Delhi government and Central government offices in NCR to ask their employees to work...
Supreme Court advises ‘work from home’ to curb pollution in NCR
Given the hazardous rise in the pollution levels in the national capital region (NCR), the Supreme Court has asked the Centre and state governments...
Employees cannot get date of birth changed in records as matter...
The Supreme Court says that employees cannot apply for change of date of birth at will, as a matter of right. The observation was...
‘Hybrid mode of functioning is not working for us,’ Supreme Court
The pandemic has presented challenges not just for the corporates but even the judiciary of our country. The way judicial proceedings are carried out...
Paid leave for strike days?
The Kerala government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the verdict of the High Court that quelled the government order granting paid leave...
Maratha quota denies right to equality: SC
The Supreme Court does not approve of the Maharashtra government’s proposal to reserve government jobs and also seats in educational institutions and colleges for...
“Pay delayed salaries and pensions of govt staff with interest”: SC
Referring to the salaries and pensions of government employees as “rightful entitlements”, the Supreme Court has ruled that in case of any delays in...
Reserved-category candidates eligible for general category posts basis merit: SC
When two women candidates — Sonam Tomar and Reeta Rani — belonging to the OBC and SC female categories respectively, who had taken the...
Denied job as cabin crew, SC to hear transgender woman’s plea
The petitioner, who had applied for the post of cabin crew at Air India’s office in Delhi, in the ‘female category’, in 2017, had...
Private organisations cannot be forced to pay full wages: SC
The Supreme Court, on June 4, stopped the Government from taking any ‘coercive action’ against private companies who were unable to pay full wages...
Delhi’s minimum wage highest amongst Indian states
About 55 lakh contractual workers in Delhi will benefit from the hike in minimum wages announced recently and approved by the Supreme Court. The...
Not including women in staff is wrong approach, say SC lawyers
Following the shocking sexual harassment allegations against the Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, several judges of the Supreme Court (SC) have come up...
Minimum wages as fixed by Delhi Government to hold till further...
A Supreme Court Bench — comprising Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi and Justices UU Lalit and KM Joseph — has announced that the...
Supreme Court verdict on right to VRS
VRS for government servants will require approval from the authority, and the Govt. will have the right to decline the same.
Supreme Court requests Centre for law to curb youth suicide rate
Indian youth, especially students below 18, are increasingly resorting to suicide.
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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
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...
Tata Elxsi to hire at least 1,500 engineering freshers
Tata Elxsi, the Tata Group company that provides design and technology services for automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare and transportation industries, is reportedly planning to...
Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
