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Supreme Court asks Union Govt. to consult all stakeholders on model Menstrual Leave Policy.

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The Delhi HC has held that such clauses in employment contracts may in fact be necessary for the health of the employer institution as it provides the required stability and strength to the employer institution and its framework. Lock-in periods in employment contracts are especially prevalent at the executive levels in the trade and industry and are considered necessary for the purpose of stability and continuance of the employer organization. It also reduces the employee attrition levels.

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The J & K High Court has held that where a principal employer engaged a Contractor for execution of some works, he is liable to compensate to any employee engaged by the Contractor for doing his work.

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Disputes relating to lock-in periods that apply during the subsistence of employment contracts are arbitrable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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The Govt of Maharashtra has issued a notification notifying Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) (Amendment) Rules,
2024

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Maharashtra Government notifies public holidays for 2024 under the Negotiable Instruments Act

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Maharashtra Govt changes Id E Milad holiday from 28th September 2023 to 29th September 2023

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The Mediation Act 2023 received the assent of the President on the14th September, 2023 and has been published in the Gazette for general information.

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The Hon’ble Madras High Court noted that every employee has a “right to vent” and the management could not take action against the employees for messages that were posted in a WhatsApp group chat expressing critical views against the management so long as such messages were otherwise within the legal bounds.

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