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Updated on: Aug 2022
Infosys is summoned by Karnataka labour office on a non-compete clause
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Infosys is summoned by Karnataka labour office on a non-compete clause

India’s second-largest IT services provider, Infosys has now been summoned by the Karnataka labour office over the complaint of non-compete clauses in its employment agreements for IT and BPO employees. The complaint was registered by IT Union, Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) to the Union Labour Ministry, who had said that the non-compete clauses […]

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Key changes in working hours, salary, PF, annual leave July 1?
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Key changes in working hours, salary, PF, annual leave July 1?

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health, and working conditions are likely to be implemented from July 1, 2022. The long-awaited introduction of four labour codes was originally scheduled to happen at the beginning of the current fiscal year. The new wage code will impact working hours, 4-day week salary restructuring and […]

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Indian Bank says no change in guidelines of Pregnant women hiring
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Indian Bank says no change in guidelines of Pregnant women hiring

Amid controversy over the discrimination against pregnant women in joining service, Indian Bank said that it has not made any changes to the existing guidelines and no female candidate has been denied employment. Indian Bank said in a statement, “In some sections of the media, it has been interpreted that bank has framed new guidelines which […]

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Tesla Sued By Former Employees Over ‘Mass Layoff’
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Tesla Sued By Former Employees Over ‘Mass Layoff’

Two former Tesla employees have filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle giant. The employees were laid off from the Nevada Gigafactory. The lawsuit alleges the company’s decision to lay off more than 500 workers during May and June. Further, it stated that the employees laid off without due notice constitutes a breach of the workers’ rights. […]

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Maternity Benefit Act: Experts Recommend Extending Paternity Leaves
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Maternity Benefit Act: Experts Recommend Extending Paternity Leaves

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has organized the final Law review consultation on Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and the 2017 amendment. Some of the important suggestions made by the panellists are: Extend the paternity leaves so that the burden of raising the child is shared equally between both the parents Incentivising employers. Sensitization of […]

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TCS laid-off Chennai techie gets justice after 7 yrs
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TCS laid-off Chennai techie gets justice after 7 yrs

According to media reports, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee Thirumalai Selvan, an IT engineer, was terminated in 2015 after over eight years of service with the organization. After a legal battle for seven years, the labour court in Chennai has finally ruled in favor of the employee and has directed TCS to reinstate the […]

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Google agrees to pay $118 million to females who earned less than male
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Google agrees to pay $118 million to females who earned less than male

The tech giant Google has agreed to pay $118 million to over 15,500 employees for the settlement of a longstanding lawsuit over claims of gender discrimination. The lawsuit was launched in 2017 by three female Google employees, who accused Google of breaking Californian laws on gender discrimination, such as the state’s Equal Pay Act. The plaintiffs argued […]

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Women workers in UP won’t need to work after 7 pm: UP govt
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Women workers in UP won’t need to work after 7 pm: UP govt

An order passed by the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh Government stated that no women workers can be bound to do the night shift in factories across the state. The order is passed to provide a safe environment for women in the workplace. As per the order, the woman will not be terminated if the woman worker refuses […]

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IT union may pursue a complaint against Infosys with state authorities
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IT union may pursue a complaint against Infosys with state authorities

According to media reports, Pune based IT union NITES may file a complaint against India’s second-largest IT major Infosys with Maharashtra state’s labour ministry. This decision has come as discussions with the Central Labour Ministry and Infosys could not conclude. Infosys has written a letter to the labour ministry to explain its position. In the letter addressed […]

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Maternity leave not just about child rights: Amicus tells Delhi HC
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Maternity leave not just about child rights: Amicus tells Delhi HC

The Amicus Curiae has told the Delhi High Court that the infant’s ‘unselfconscious claim’ on his mother’s time is the fundamental right that may encroach upon her right to privacy and agency. Background of the Case The development came in relation to a four months old toddler seeking enforcement of his right to maternal care. […]

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Employees eligible for Gratuity for period before their employment is regularised- HC
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Employees eligible for Gratuity for period before their employment is regularised- HC

The Karnataka High Court has refused to overrule an order passed by the Controlling Authority/ Appellate Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. This order directed government bodies to pay gratuity amounts claimed by former employees from the time they were employed as daily wage earners till their employment was regularised. Background of the […]

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