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Updated on: Jun 2022
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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Delhi govt raises minimum monthly wages of unskilled, skilled labourers
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Delhi govt raises minimum monthly wages of unskilled, skilled labourers

On May 20, the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi increased the dearness allowance (DA) for workers. The monthly wages for unskilled labourers have been increased from Rs. 16,064 to Rs. 16,506 following the recent amendment in the dearness allowance. Semi-skilled labourers’ earnings have also been enhanced from Rs. 17,693 to Rs. 18,187 per month. Wages for skilled workers have […]

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‘Last Come First Go’ Principle Can’t Be Departed By Employer… Orissa HC
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‘Last Come First Go’ Principle Can’t Be Departed By Employer… Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court has held that the principle of “Last Come First Go” cannot ordinarily be departed from by employers while retrenching labourers under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (ID Act). While departing from the principle, it is a precondition that the employer has to record ‘reasons in writing’. Back Ground of Case The […]

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Dept proceedings necessary even for termination of temp employee: HC
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Dept proceedings necessary even for termination of temp employee: HC

The Madras High Court has recently observed that the employer should follow the procedures of departmental proceedings even for the termination of a Temporary employee. Conducting a disciplinary enquiry can help the employer, in the framing charge that is relevant or not against the employee. Thereafter deciding the issue are concerning for the temporary employees. […]

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Infosys failed again to appear before Labour Commissioner Central
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Infosys failed again to appear before Labour Commissioner Central

According to media reports, India’s second-largest IT major Infosys didn’t appear again before Labour Commissioner Central, Delhi for a joint discussion with NITES. This is the second time in two months that Infosys failed to appear before Labour Commissioner Central after notice from Labour Ministry on the non-complete clause. In the case of a non-compete clause, the Ministry […]

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Maternity shouldn’t affect career prospects: Kerala High Court
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Maternity shouldn’t affect career prospects: Kerala High Court

The Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 aims to provide all benefits to a working woman in a dignified way. The Kerala High Court said in a decision that employers should ensure that maternity shouldn’t affect female employees’ career prospects. Case Background Three contract employees of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) filed a lawsuit demanding […]

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