Employee Caught Forging Documents: Should Gratuity Be Forfeited For Moral Turpitude? (324) (26/Dec/2013)
Provision for Forfeiture of Gratuity Section 46 provides as under: “Notwithstanding anything contained in sub section 1: a The gratuity of an employee whose services have been terminated for any act willful omission or negligence causing any damage or loss to or destruction of property belonging to the employer shall...
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Navigating EPF Changes: Can We Exclude HRA And Adjust The Rs. 15,000 Ceiling Limit? (284) (24/Apr/2019)
Hello I would appreciate some expert advice on an issue related to Employee Provident Fund EPF contribution. In our company the EPF contribution for the employees has been calculated based on their basic salary. Following the recent Supreme Court judgment in March 2019 we are adjusting the EPF wages to...
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Supreme Court Ruling: Is Dismissing Overworked Employees Fair Or Justified? (285) (23/Dec/2013)
Dear friends The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of Sundaram Industries Ltd against the judgment of the Madras High Court in a dispute involving the dismissal of workers. A section of the workers was told to do additional work and they were not paid for it. Several of them...
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Is Intranet Communication Proof Valid In Court? Seeking Insights From HR And Legal Experts (546) (30/May/2008)
Hi all I am Abhijit working with ICC/domestic CALL as an Admin Manager. I would like to know if communication records kept by an employee and presented in court as proof are considered valid. For example a report indicating that the concern has received and opened communication on...
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Supreme Court's Landmark Decision: Can Employees Demand Hindi Communication? (363) (14/May/2013)
Supreme Court Ruling on Language Correspondence The Supreme Court in its order dated 1st May 2013 copy attached has held that the Government cannot refuse to correspond with employees in Hindi if required by them. Referring to the Central Civil Services Classification Control & Appeal Rules 1965 the Court stated...
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Can My Brother's Case Be Moved To Juvenile Court Despite Adult Bail? Seeking Advice On Legal Options (108) (05/Feb/2022)
A case was filed against my brother when he was 16 years old with 8 other people under the Copyright Act. In the FIR the age mentioned is 50 years. The case was tried in the district court and is in the appearance stage. His lawyer got them anticipatory bail...
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Can PF Authorities Charge Penalties On Arrears Paid After A Court Order? (177) (04/Dec/2017)
Dear forum members I have a query kindly clarify please. Our company entered into a long term settlement. The workmen raised a dispute before the court claiming some arrears. The court ordered to pay Rs 400/ per month from the date of settlement. After the court order if the company...
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