Other Allied Laws

In developing countries like India, women’s participation in the workforce has been remarkably low as compared to men. However, the role of women in employment has been increasing in recent years and it has now been widely accepted phenomena. The parents and the society are now approving the employment of

In developing countries like India, women’s participation in the workforce has been remarkably low as compared to men. However, the role of women in employment has been increasing in recent years and it has now been widely accepted phenomena. The parents and the society are now approving the employment of

Summary:   Without following principles of natural justice no punishment should be imposed on the employee.  Punishment should not be different to different employees who has committed the same or similar misconduct.  In determining the quantum of punishment the Management should treat all the employee equally and there shall be

Today the scope of compliance is much broader and its impact on business far greater than ever before. Despite greater regulation and the risk of noncompliance, some companies may not be taking their responsibility for identifying and managing compliance risk particularly seriously. Organisations should Identify, prioritize, and assign accountability for

From the title of the article, it is clear that entire discussion is relating to understanding of ‘Governmental Authority’ prior and post to the judgment of Honourable High Court of Patna in the case of Shapoorji Paloonji and Company Pvt Limited. Before going into the discussion, let us try to

Introduction:   The Finance Budget, 2016 introduced excise duty levy on manufacture of both branded and unbranded Jewellery with effect from 01.03.2016 by withdrawing exemption conferred under entry 199 of Notification 12/2012-CE dated 17.03.2012. The Jewellery sector across India went onto indefinite strike as the duty levy would affect their

Background   REITs originated in the United States to give investors an opportunity to invest in income-generating real estate assets. After its introduction in the States, several countries such as Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong have implemented REITs.   REITs are similar to mutual funds. While mutual funds provide for

In the recent past there has been constant conflict between the employers and the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)enforcement authorities on the issue of ‘basic wages’ on which contributions are required to be made. In this paper an attempt is made to collate the information on the subject based on

Introduction: The Finance Budget, 2016 has proposed excise duty levy on manufacture of both branded and unbranded Jewellery which is effective from 01.03.2016. Since then the entire Jewellery sector across India are under protest demanding the Central Government to roll back the same. It has been close to a month

To which companies / establishments, the payment of bonus act shall be applicable? The Act is applicable to Factories employing 10 or more persons and other establishments employing 20 more persons on any day during the financial year. When once applicable, the Act will continue to be applicable even when