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After the Labour Codes: What Happens to the Contract Labour Rules? The 2026 Central Rules and the Transition
The Labour Codes contract labour rules transition means the move from the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 and its rules to the Occupational Safety, Health and W
Recovery of Excess Payment from an Employee: When the Employer Can Claw Back, and When It Cannot
Recovery of excess payment from an employee means an employer taking back salary, allowances or retiral dues paid beyond entitlement. Indian courts allow it as a general rule, but
Contract Labour Wage Parity: Which Forum Enforces the Same-Work Rule, and Under Which Act?
Contract labour wage parity is the claim that workers engaged through a contractor must be paid the same wages as regular workmen doing the same or similar work. Under the Central
Departmental Appeal in Bank Disciplinary Proceedings: What the Appellate Authority Must Do
A departmental appeal in bank disciplinary proceedings is the internal statutory appeal an officer files against a punishment order. Under the model discipline and appeal regulatio
Supreme Court Clarifies: Payment of Gratuity Act Does Not Apply to Central Government Employees under CCS Pension Rules
Introduction The question of which statutory regime governs the payment of gratuity to government employees has been a recurring source of litigation in India. In a significant rul
Supreme Court Ruling on Contract Labour: Workers Hired Through Contractors Cannot Claim Equal Status as Regular Employees
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has recently reaffirmed a crucial principle governing employer-employee relatioships in the context of contract labour. The court’s de
Women’s Employment: Night Shift Provisions and Safety Requirements
The employment landscape for women in India has undergone substantial transformation over the past two decades, particularly concerning night shift work. Historical restrictions th
Working Hours Law in India: Factories Act Section 55, Code on Wages Limits
The regulation of working hours, overtime compensation, and rest intervals forms the cornerstone of labour welfare legislation in India. These provisions ensure that workers are no
Contract Labour Act 1970: Licensing, Welfare and Registration
Introduction to Contract Labour Regulation in India The employment of contract labour in India has long presented unique challenges for workers who often face precarious working co
Inter-State Migrant Workers: Enhanced Protections and Registration Mandates
Introduction The migration of workers across state boundaries in India represents one of the most significant demographic and economic phenomena in contemporary times. Workers from
