Mandatory Biometric Attendance in India: Can Employees or Students Lawfully Refuse Facial or Fingerprint Authentication?
Jurisdiction: India (Union law, with reference to Delhi and Odisha/Orissa High Court and Supreme Court proceedings) Research cut-off date: 19 September 2026 Format: Gray-area legal research article What Is the Short Answer on Refusing Biometric Attendance in India? Indian law does not settle this question; the answer changes with who is asking. A government employer […]
CASTE DISCRIMINATION IN PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT IN INDIA: EVIDENCE, LEGAL REMEDIES AND THE NEED FOR REFORM
Abstract Caste discrimination remains a significant equality concern even as employment increasingly shifts from traditional occupations to private and corporate workplaces. Formal recruitment systems generally emphasise qualifications, merit and performance, yet empirical research indicates that caste can continue to influence access to private-sector employment. A correspondence study by Zahra Siddique found that low-caste applicants […]
Protection of Migrant Workers: Comparing International Labour and Human Rights Standards with India’s Labour Codes and Emigration Law
Abstract Migration has become a vital driver of economic development, with millions of workers relocating within India and abroad in search of better opportunities. Migrant workers contribute significantly to sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work, and healthcare. Yet they remain highly vulnerable to exploitation facing unsafe working conditions, wage discrimination, inadequate social security, […]
Sexual Harassment in International Organisations : Accountability Gaps, Staff Immunity and Effective Remedies
Sexual Harassment in International Organisations: Accountability Gaps, Staff Immunity and Effective Remedies Abstract Sexual harassment remains one of the most persistent challenges confronting workplaces across the world. While many national legal systems have gradually strengthened protections for employees through anti-discrimination laws, labour regulations, and institutional grievance mechanisms, the situation within international organisations (IOs) […]
POSH COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE , WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT SECTION 9 POSH 2013
How to File a POSH Complaint for Workplace Sexual Harassment: Requisite Procedures for Refusal to Allow Internal Committee Representation Keywords: POSH Complaint Procedure, Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaint, Section 9 POSH Act, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Section 9 of POSH Act 2013 Introduction The Sexual […]
SICK LEAVE & EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: CAN AN EMPLOYER LEGALLY DEMAND INTIMATE MEDICAL DETAILS FOR GRANTING SICK LEAVE?
INTRODUCTION Employee health and wellness have taken center stage in contemporary work settings across the globe[1]. The modern-day workplace is increasingly characterized by physical and mental wellness initiatives covering flexible working hours, employee assistance programs, health insurance schemes, paid sick leaves, and wellness programs. Although the idea behind all these schemes is employee wellness, it […]
Workplace Harassment & POSH: Your Legal Rights and Step-by-Step Procedure for Registering an Internal Complaint
Author: Aditya Sharma Introduction Sexual harassment at the workplace is one of those issues that most often goes unreported due to lack of either awareness or knowledge of the procedures involved. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 or the POSH Act, 2013 was formulated to specifically address this […]
How to file a complaint for Wrongful Termination in the Labour Court: legal process on company redundancy and mass layoffs
How to file a complaint for Wrongful Termination in the Labour Court: legal process on company redundancy and mass layoffs. Abstract Employment is by no means an agreement based association, but rather an essential source of sustenance, financial security, and societal worth. During recent times, the rising occurrence of institutional reorganization, scaling down workforce, redundancy, […]
Probation Period Exploitation: Can a Company Keep Extending Your Probation Period Indefinitely to Deny Benefits?
Probation Period Exploitation: Can a Company Keep Extending Your Probation Period Indefinitely to Deny Benefits? Author – Saachi Srivastava The natural progression for a “Probationer” who becomes a “Permanent Employee” in time seems to be the norm in any professional life. However, for many employees, this path gets diverted due to the existence of the […]
Whistleblower Protections in India: How the Law Safely Protects Employees Who Report Internal Fraud and Corruption
Whistleblower Protections in India: How the Law Protects Employees Who Report Fraud & Corruption Meta Description Learn how Indian law protects whistleblowers who report fraud and corruption. Understand employee rights, legal safeguards, reporting procedures, and the challenges faced by individuals who expose workplace misconduct. Introduction Every organisation depends on honesty, accountability, and ethical decision-making. However, […]