Dear colleague,
Generally speaking, any unilateral reduction in the benefits currently enjoyed by any category of employees with is unfair unless there is survival of the organisation is at stake.
As regards adverse change in leave benefits, to a workman category ,will not only be unfair but also can be declared illegal if the same is lesser than Minimum quantum provided under FA and Shops Act as well as the change is made without giving notice of change under ID Act.
Any change contemplated in service conditions , requires taking affected employees into confidence by appropriate communication and earning their acceptance. If any unilateral or high-handed approach is adopted, it is bound to cause large scale dissatisfaction leading to employee turnover, fall in productivity , work stoppages and generally lowering the morale of the employees.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR-Consultant