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The Karnataka High Court offers interim protection to aggregators under the new Gig Workers Act, while also mandating the deposit of welfare fees.
The new labor codes establish a uniform wage definition and a 50% exclusion cap, requiring Chartered Accountants to reassess CTC designs for compliance. This significant change affects salary structures and statutory liabilities.
Employers with ten or more employees must comply with POSH Act requirements, and violations can lead to significant penalties, including fines and potential business license cancellations.
The Telangana Advocates Protection Act has been enacted, providing legal protections against violence and harassment for advocates.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that recovery from a retired employee's dues was unlawful in the absence of fraud or misrepresentation. Authorities can revise pension calculations but cannot recover excess amounts.
The Supreme Court established two additional election tribunals to address disputes from ongoing State Bar Council elections, enhancing the resolution mechanisms available for legal practitioners.
The Madras High Court restored a writ petition concerning the EPF Board's decision in the Poppys Knitwear case, setting aside the single-judge dismissal and allowing for adjudication on merits. This decision opens the door for further legal challenge against the tribunal's reversal.
Karnataka HC allows recovery of employee dues from gratuity if valid undertaking permits adjustment.
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that an organizational head cannot be charged with abetment in sexual harassment cases solely for disregarding complaints. This decision quashes criminal proceedings against former FIA President Kanaiyalal Trikamlal Patel.
The article outlines the principles of natural justice as they apply to inquiries under the POSH Act. The focus is on ensuring fair processes in addressing sexual harassment complaints.
The Supreme Court ruled that an employee who accepted CPF benefits cannot subsequently claim a GPF pension after retirement, reinforcing the binding nature of prior acceptance.
The Bombay High Court has set aside an appellate tribunal's order, confirming that TDS under Section 194A does not apply to interest payments made by cooperative banks to non-member cooperative societies.
The Calcutta High Court has affirmed equal pay for equal work, granting pay parity to municipal tax collectors based on the administration's own admission.