Unpaid Work on Holidays and Sundays in Private Sector Banks
I've observed an interesting fact about one of the reputed private sector banks in the region. The employees are required to seek permission from their reporting managers for holidays or Sundays! They are expected to work on Sundays and holidays without any extra pay. While such practices are common in the private industry, this bank took it a step further when one of the business heads issued an official email to the entire region enforcing this policy rigorously. What's more, the Regional Head approved the decision, and it has been fully implemented!
Can an Organization Enforce Such Policies?
The question is: Can an organization do this? Can the employees receive justice?
Regards,
From India, Ahmedabad
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2I've observed an interesting fact about one of the reputed private sector banks in the region. The employees are required to seek permission from their reporting managers for holidays or Sundays! They are expected to work on Sundays and holidays without any extra pay. While such practices are common in the private industry, this bank took it a step further when one of the business heads issued an official email to the entire region enforcing this policy rigorously. What's more, the Regional Head approved the decision, and it has been fully implemented!
Can an Organization Enforce Such Policies?
The question is: Can an organization do this? Can the employees receive justice?
Regards,
From India, Ahmedabad
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Both under National and Festival Act and Shop and Establishment Act, this is a major violation.
From India, Madras
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From India, Madras
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how can an employee get justice, where & how to complain. employees are under thread if they go against, management/seniors will terminate them.
From India, Ahmedabad
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From India, Ahmedabad
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Dear Bhardwaj, Bring it to the notice of the Commissioner of Labor of the respective State by means of a complaint, if possible with a copy of the mail of the Business Head.
From India, Salem
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From India, Salem
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Some has to bell the cat. Discuss with your area Commissioner of Labour. He may of great help to you.
From India, Madras
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From India, Madras
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You may contact any trade union locally active and request them to pursue legal remedy in this matter. Taking up the issue in your name or identity may have serious repercussions on the job, so better to avoid it.
From India, Mumbai
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From India, Mumbai
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Dear Friend,
If you are not willing to hog the limelight, arrange to send an anonymous letter to the Commissioner of Labour through somebody or through the union if you have a union in the bank. Your bosses are doing illegal and immoral things and are exploiting the employees.
Warm Regards,
Bharat Gera
HR Consultant
9322404765
From India, Thane
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If you are not willing to hog the limelight, arrange to send an anonymous letter to the Commissioner of Labour through somebody or through the union if you have a union in the bank. Your bosses are doing illegal and immoral things and are exploiting the employees.
Warm Regards,
Bharat Gera
HR Consultant
9322404765
From India, Thane
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Dear Colleague,
This is a blatant act of violation by the concerned bank management of the legal right conferred of having paid weekly off. Before knocking on the doors of the Labour Commissioner, it would be better to send a polite communication to the top authority pointing out this illegal decision and requesting its immediate reversal. If the management does not pay any heed, then surely approach the labour authorities.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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This is a blatant act of violation by the concerned bank management of the legal right conferred of having paid weekly off. Before knocking on the doors of the Labour Commissioner, it would be better to send a polite communication to the top authority pointing out this illegal decision and requesting its immediate reversal. If the management does not pay any heed, then surely approach the labour authorities.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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