Business restructuring, whether due to global cost pressures, automation, mergers, or market slowdown, often necessitates workforce rationalisation. However, in India, retrenchment and layoffs are not purely commercial decisions; they are heavily regulated under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and
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Kanchan Khatana and Associates is a legal publisher that focuses on labour and employment law in India. It provides detailed analysis and updates on government initiatives, labour codes, worker welfare schemes, and regulatory compliance affecting various categories of workers including migrant, gig, platform, outsourced, and contractual employees. The organization covers topics such as social security benefits, labour rights, industrial safety, and state-level reforms. Its content often discusses the implications of new policies, legal frameworks, and government actions aimed at improving worker protections, transparency, and welfare in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and digital economy platforms.
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Employment law – Right to Disconnect, Remote Work & Digital Surveillance
With hybrid work models becoming standard, new legal tensions are emerging. Though India does not yet have a comprehensive “Right to Disconnect” statute, policy discussions and global influence are shaping employer practices. Excessive after-hours communication and unrealistic availability…
Employment law – Non-Compete, Confidentiality & Restrictive Covenants
In a competitive employment market, disputes over non-compete clauses and confidentiality obligations are rapidly increasing. Under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, post-employment non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable. However, employers frequently attempt to restrain former employees through legal…
Corporate law – Industrial Relations & Collective Disputes
Industrial relations disputes remain highly relevant, particularly in manufacturing and large establishments. Layoffs, retrenchment, closure, and strikes are governed by strict procedures under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and now subsumed under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.Failure to obtain…
Employment law – Provident Fund (PF), ESI & Social Security Disputes
Non-payment or delayed deposit of Provident Fund contributions is one of the most litigated employment issues in India. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation strictly monitors compliance under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Even minor defaults can…
Employment Law – Workplace Safety & Employer Liability.
Workplace safety is no longer confined to factories and construction sites. With the expansion of compliance frameworks under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020, employers across sectors, including IT, healthcare, and manufacturing, are legally obligated to…
Posh act in India – Workplace Harassment & Sexual Harassment
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Employment law and labor law – Wage and Salary Disputes.
Salary disputes remain one of the most common triggers for legal consultation. Delayed salaries, unpaid incentives, arbitrary deductions, and non-payment of overtime frequently violate statutory protections under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and now…
Employment Law in India – Unfair or Wrongful Termination.
In India, termination of employment is not merely a managerial decision; it is a legal act that must comply with statutory protections under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and principles of natural justice. Yet,…
Corporate law – Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in India.
Recent Legal Developments and Case Law InsightsTrade unions remain the backbone of industrial relations in India, representing workers’ collective voice in negotiating wages, working conditions, and social security. In recent years, both legislative reforms and judicial pronouncements have reshaped…