Discrimination at Work: Why Do Officers Get Extra Saturdays Off While Staff Don't?

In our office, we are facing discrimination as officers are getting the benefit of the second and fourth Saturday, while we, the staff, are not permitted the same. All of us are doing non-technical work of the same nature. Any HR professional or legal personnel, may please give your feedback.

Dear Soniji,

Please provide details of working hours (exclusive of breaks) on a daily/weekly basis.

Could you clarify if the staff falls under the definition of an employee as per the Industrial Disputes Act or the Factories Act?

Additionally, what is the nature of the work performed?

Thank you.

You are feeling that the discrimination is followed by the management between Staff and Officers. This has got no substance and without a base. This difference are existing each & every establishment.

It is a well-run practice across the industries that officers/managers are given some extra facilities compared to staff category. You may also ask, why the salary and other perquisites are being paid higher than that of staff is also a subject of discrimination.

Dear colleague,

This cannot be looked at as unjust discrimination but a legitimate distinction in service conditions between the officers and staff. Such distinction is necessary in any organization, which acts as motivation for staff to aspire to higher positions as well as to attract the right talent to the organization.

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant