Can Double Accident Benefit be claimed by the Employee or Dependent under the Employees’ Compensation Act?
Answer is No. Sometimes an employee who is on duty or deemed to be on duty meets with an accident with a vehicle and the question arises as to whether a workman has a right to get compensation for work injury under the Employees’ Compensation Act, as well as under the Motor Vehicles Act. It is made clear that both the forums are available to the workman but at the same time, double...Read MoreReduction in WAGES whether permissible
The law is very well settled that any privilege, benefit or concession which is given by the employer to the employees either by customer or usage, can not be withdrawn or reduced. In one case, the Bombay High Court has held that unilateral reduction of wages of an employee will be contrary of section 9-A of the Industrial Disputes Act providing for notice of change. S. N. Kedare vs....Read MorePoints to be kept in mind while Negotiating with the Employees’ Union to discuss on Charter of Demands submitted by the Union
1. Both the parties should prepare for discussion, participate and focus only on the wage settlement related points and both the parties should be honest & transparent in all respects.
2. Both the parties should maintain utmost confidentiality till the execution of long term wage settlement.
3. The parties shall not share details of the negotiation unless there is a concrete conclusion...Read More