Workplace Disputes: How Do the ID Act and Factory Act Apply to Staff Members?

Understanding the ID Act and Factory Act in Workplace Disputes

I am in a dilemma. If a dispute takes place between staff members, the ID Act defines only workmen; there is no provision for staff members. The Factory Act defines that the plant head can be called a workman.

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An employee having substantial authority over his subordinates by way of approving leave, initiating disciplinary action, or carrying out performance appraisals is the one who is out of the coverage of the ID Act. All others will come within the purview of the ID Act. Therefore, if a staff (employee) is not in a supervisory or managerial capacity, not by designation but by virtue of his above-mentioned authorities, he can refer his dispute under the ID Act.

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Every supervisory staff not covered under the workman whose wages are more than 6500.00 P/M under the ID Act.

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Wage Increase for Workmen Under the ID Act

Wages for workmen under the ID Act have been increased to Rs. 10,000 from Rs. 1,600 per month. For those not covered under the ID Act, company rules for employees will be applicable, and disciplinary action can be taken based on them.

Dear Sir,

Employees who are not covered under the ID Act are eligible to go to the civil court for legal remedy.

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J.N. Singh