Is a Pay Raise Mandatory in the Third Year for Employees on a Fixed Pay Scale?

Dear Bosses, Is an increment compulsory for a regular employee under a pay scale of Rs. 20,000-1,000-25,000 in the third year? He received one increment in the second year.

Yes, going by the scale you have given, which does not indicate any efficiency bar before the third increment, he is entitled to the third increment when it falls due in the third year of his service.

Regards,
B. Saikumar
HR & labor law advisor
Mumbai

Dear Sir,
In the legal framework of the Factory Act, increments are usually granted annually based on profitability, unless the decision to increment lies solely with the employer. In the absence of HR support within the company, I am seeking clarification on this matter. Please reply to me at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].

Thank you.

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