Labour and Employment Law Newsletter July 2024

The Labour and Employment Law Newsletter provides comprehensive insights into significant facets of labour legislation, both in India and internationally. It covers key judicial pronouncements and legislative updates in India, as well as notable advancements on the international stage.

Among the highlights, the Supreme Court rulings include affirming regularization rights for employees in Vinod Kumar v. Union of India and recognizing the employer's financial capacity in wage fixation in VVF Ltd. Employees Union v. VVF India Ltd. High Court judgments feature the Bombay High Court's stance on leave encashment as an employee's property in Dattaram Atmaram Sawant v. Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank, and the Delhi High Court's rejection of the "no work no pay" principle in illegal termination cases in Manisha Sharma v. Vidya Bhawan Girls School. Significant legal developments include new actuarial factors for pension calculation, revised wage return proportions, reduced penalties for delayed EPF contributions, increased minimum wages in Andhra Pradesh, updated regulations for Gujarat's private security agencies, social security provisions for Karnataka's gig workers, extended exemptions for IT/ITES sectors in Karnataka and Telangana, compulsory gratuity insurance rules in Karnataka, enhanced safety audit requirements and revised Labour Welfare Fund contributions in Maharashtra, and Rajasthan's approval for women to work night shifts under certain conditions. Foreign updates highlight New York's mandates for paid breaks for breast milk expression and prenatal leave, and Singapore's increased salary threshold for local workers.

The newsletter's content addresses multifaceted legal aspects, providing a comprehensive resource for legal professionals, employers, and employees navigating the intricate landscape of labour and employment law.

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Authors:

• Gyanendra Mishra, Partner
• Maruti Nandan, Trainee Associate