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Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee – Delhi HC

Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee

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Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% if they delay payment of gratuity – Jharkhand HC

Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% rate if they delay in payment of gratuity.

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The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments – Kerala High Court

The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments as the purpose of gratuity is to serve as a retirement or terminal benefit ensuring immediate financial support to the employee or their dependents, as the case may be. It provides financial protection during the autumn years of a retired employee’s life.

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Labour Court in exercise of power under Section 33- C(2) cannot determine entitlement of retrenchment compensation – Punjab & Haryana HC

Labour Court in exercise of power under Section 33- C(2) cannot determine entitlement of retrenchment compensation.

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Dispute related to wages and termination of an employee are non-arbitrable – Supreme Court

Dispute related to wages and termination of an employee were non-arbitrable and would be exclusively dealt with by the statutory authorities established under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (“PW Act”) and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (“ID Act”).

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State Government cannot regulate employment of persons in private industrial establishments – Calcutta HC

State Government cannot regulate employment of persons in private industrial establishments.

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Maharashtra notifies holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act for 2025

Maharashtra notifies holidays under Negotiable Instruments Act for 2025.

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Maharashtra declares 6th Dec 2024 as local holiday for Govt and Semi Govt offices

Maharashtra declares 6th Dec 2024 as local holiday for Govt and Semi Govt offices.

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No leniency for an act of theft / misappropriation once proved, either it be a small or large or a small thing – Karnataka HC

No leniency for an act of theft / misappropriation once proved, either it be a small or large or a small thing.

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Recording of evidence in a disciplinary proceeding proposing charges of a major punishment is mandatory -; Supreme Court

Recording of evidence in a disciplinary proceeding proposing charges of a major punishment is mandatory.

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