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Understanding India's Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Schemes

On July 1, 2025, the Government of India approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) for rollout from August 1, 2025, a scheme designed to support employment generation, enhance employability, and strengthen social security across all sectors, with a particular emphasis on the manufacturing sector.

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Anhad Law

Telangana Rolls Out Operational Relaxations For Commercial Establishments

In a significant move, the Government of Telangana, has vide notification dated July 5, 2025, rolled out certain relaxations for commercial establishments in the State by exempting them from select provisions of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.

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JSA

The High Court Of Madras Upholds An Employer's Right To Cancel Conditional Employment Offers Based On Material Discrepancies

In an important ruling that underscores the importance of honesty and transparency in the hiring process, the Hon'ble High Court of Madras ("Madras HC") in P. Karthikeyan vs. The General Manager, State Bank of India and Ors.

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JSA

A Landmark Move Towards Comprehensive Child Protection: Draft Maharashtra Child Labour Amendment Rules 2025

The Government Of Maharashtra Has Introduced The Draft Child Labour (Prohibition And Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025, Issued On August 7, 2025...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Karnataka Gig Workers Ordinance 2025: Pioneering Protections And Employer Challenges

India Employment

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Anhad Law

Employees' State Insurance Corporation Launches Special Scheme For Voluntary Registration

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JSA

AKP Corporate & Compliance Digest August 11, 2025

India Employment

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AK & Partners

When Your Desk Gets Moved: A Guide To Managing Employee Transfers In India

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Facebook, Whatsapp as Workplace: Court Reaffirms PosH Act's Protection In Virtual Spaces

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Penalty For SBI Employee In Sexual Harassment Matter Against A Customer

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

MCA New Notification On POSH Act Compliance

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Can A Comment On Woman's Hair At Workplace Amount To Sexual Harassment?

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Salary Certificate Not The Only Basis For Assessing Income Of The Deceased For Calculating Compensation In Motor Accident Claims – Supreme Court

India Employment

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Ethical Legal Consultants

The Silent Heroes: Understanding Whistleblowers In India

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

GST On Medicines: Rates, HSN Code, Impacts & Calculation

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Vakilsearch

RBI Issues Revised Guidelines On Deposit Accounts Of Minors

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AZB & Partners

How To Check Indian Patent Application Status?

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Vakilsearch

Q&A On Industry Standards On Minimum Information To Be Provided For Approval Of RPT (Video)

India Commercial

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Corporate Professionals

GST On Legal Services & Advocate Fees Explained

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Vakilsearch

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Contract of Employment

When Your Desk Gets Moved: A Guide To Managing Employee Transfers In India

Employee transfers, whether inter-city, interstate, or even departments within the same company, are a common part of the ever-evolving corporate scene in India.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

The After-Hours Boundary: What Employers Must Know About Australia's 'Right To Disconnect'

Effective 26th August this year, Australia's new workplace right, the ‘right to disconnect' law will extend to employees of small business employers (i.e., those with fewer than 15 employees).

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause In Employment Agreement Is Enforceable

The shift to remote work-from-home arrangements has reshaped the employment landscape in India, particularly in dealing with employment disputes.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

Non-Compete Clauses In India: Implications From The Mr. Varun Tyagi Judgment

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Establishing A Global Capability Centre (GCC) In India: Strategic Considerations And Structuring Pathways

India Commercial

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R. Arora & Associates

Levelling The Labour Field: Antitrust Scrutiny In Employment Markets

Worldwide Anti-trust

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AZB & Partners

Delhi High Court Strikes Down Post-Employment Non-Compete Clause, Backs Employee Mobility

India Employment

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Litigation Update – Compelled Self Publication Triggers Defamation

India Litigation

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Protecting Copyright, Designs And Confidentiality: Analysing The Inox India vs Cryogas Case

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LexOrbis

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Facebook, Whatsapp as Workplace: Court Reaffirms PosH Act's Protection In Virtual Spaces

Most labour laws in India were framed with physical workplaces in mind, prescribing rules to regulate conduct and ensure safeguards within offices, factories, construction sites...

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

Penalty For SBI Employee In Sexual Harassment Matter Against A Customer

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the disciplinary action against an employee of State Bank of India (SBI) who was accused of misconduct towards a female customer at the bank and sexual harassment, thereby affirming the penalty of stoppage of two increments with cumulative effect.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Can A Comment On Woman's Hair At Workplace Amount To Sexual Harassment?

In a today's increasingly aware and vocal workplace environments, it is essential to acknowledge that not every inappropriate or unprofessional comment qualifies as ‘sexual harassment.'

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

MCA New Notification On POSH Act Compliance

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Safeguarding Employment Rights Of Workers With Acquired Disabilities: Supreme Court's Progressive Ruling In Ch. Joseph v. TSRTC

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

WhatsApp And Facebook Messages- Delhi High Court Redefines 'Workplace' Under POSH Act

India Employment

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Anhad Law

Employment Law Compliance Under The Ministry Of Corporate Affairs' New Disclosure Rules: A Practical Guide

India Employment

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CMS INDUSLAW

SHe-Box: What, Why, And For Whom

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Sexual Harassment Compliance In India: What Employers Commonly Overlook

India Employment

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Athena Legal

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Penalty For SBI Employee In Sexual Harassment Matter Against A Customer

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the disciplinary action against an employee of State Bank of India (SBI) who was accused of misconduct towards a female customer at the bank and sexual harassment, thereby affirming the penalty of stoppage of two increments with cumulative effect.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Safeguarding Employment Rights Of Workers With Acquired Disabilities: Supreme Court's Progressive Ruling In Ch. Joseph v. TSRTC

The Supreme Court of India in Ch. Joseph v. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (2025 INSC 920) has set aside the medical retirement of a bus driver who was declared colour blind during service.

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

India-UK Double Contributions Convention (DCC) For Social Security

After the successful conclusion of negotiations on a trade deal announced on 6 May 2025, United Kingdom (the UK) and India have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on 24 July 2025.

India Employment

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Nexdigm Private Limited

EPFO Update: Simplifying Employee Benefit Management

India Employment

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Attachment Of Gratuity Of Deceased Employee For Recovery Of Money From Their Legal Heirs

India Employment

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Dentons Link Legal

Bombay High Court Directs Compensation As Appropriate Relief For Illegal Termination; Held, Reinstatement Cannot Be Granted After Retirement Age

India Employment

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JSA

Supreme Court Rules: Employees Don't Have An Absolute Right To Choose Their Retirement Timing

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Labour And Employment Law Newsletter | May 2025

India Employment

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Dentons Link Legal

ELB E-Bulletin | Volume VII - Issue IV - [April 2025]

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Litigation Update – Compelled Self Publication Triggers Defamation

The judgment of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in Abhijit Mishra v. Wipro Limited [CS(OS) 31/2021], delivered on 14 July 2025, deals with the interplay between contractual termination rights in private employment and the tort of civil defamation.

India Litigation

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Reinstatement vs. Compensation: Is Lump Sum Relief A Practical Alternative Or A Dilution Of Labour Rights?

Organisations are often faced with the complex task of making staffing decisions that align with both business objectives and legal obligations. Termination of employment, though sometimes necessary due...

India Employment

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Clasis Law

Proving Employment: Delhi HC Reinforces Onus On Workers

Indian labour laws classify the workforce into workers and employees. In any dispute, it is necessary to determine whether the individual qualifies as a worker or employee.

India Employment

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PSA

Can A Woman Be Terminated For Availing Maternity Leave Or Denied Maternity Benefits?

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating Notice Period Under Indian Labour Laws: Essential Insights

India Employment

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

An Interesting Decision Of UK Employment Tribunal How Ignoring "Hello" Or Greetings Of Employees Could Lead To Breach Of Contract And Unfair Dismissal

Worldwide Employment

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Anhad Law

KPTCL vs. Sri. S. Kiran [Writ Petition No. 31883 Of 2019]

India Employment

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Pioneer Legal

Restrictive Covenants In Employment Contracts: An Indian Perspective

India Employment

JoyceLaw

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

India Employment

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Kochhar & Co.

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Latest Videos

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Recognizing And Addressing Sexual Harassment At Work (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Fostering Awareness Among Employees On Insider Trading Compliance (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

Employment Laws In India - Brief Insights (Video)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Employment Law Briefing: Episode 1 (Video)

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BTG Advaya

What The Central And State Governments Can Do To Help Employers And Employees Amidst Covid19

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GameChanger Law Advisors

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