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Legal Update: Exemption from Working Hours for IT-ITeS and Financial Services in Gujarat   Kochhar & Co.'s Employment Law team provides a legal update on the recent exemption granted by the Government of Gujarat to IT/ITeS and financial services establishments from certain provisions of the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act 2019.   Compiled by Anirudh Mukherjee, Partner, and Srishti Kanwar, Senior Associate, the update delves into the changes in working hours and spread-over regulations for employees in these sectors.  #KochharAndCo #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentLawUpdate #ShopsAndEstablishmentsAct #Gujarat

AMDARI Day 9 of the #Amdari21DaysDataChallenge Updates on my analysis of operations at Lai Manufacturing Plc. The experience working with this project was fascinating. Employee Analysis The DAX table for this analysis contains the following measures: 📍 Number of Employee 📍Most performing employee 📍 Least performing employee 📍 Most active employee Various slicers were inserted to make the visual more interactive and provide more information to the stakeholders. Stay tuned #Amdari21DaysDataChallenge #habibAAmdariTODDC

As of yesterday, we have received several urgent clarification requests on the impact of the newly introduced "Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories, and Other Establishments Bill, 2024" on establishments in the State, in including Bangalore. The Bill mentions that any industry, factory or other establishment in Karnataka shall appoint 50% of local candidates in management positions and 75% in non-management positions. A "local candidate" is someone who is born in the State of Karnataka and who is domiciled there for 15 years, and who is capable of speaking, reading and writing Kannada in a legible way and has passed a requisite test conducted by the Nodal Agency. Penalties for non-compliance are between INR 10,000 (approx. USD 120) to INR 25,000 (approx. USD 299) and for continuing offences, with a INR 100 (approx. USD 1) penalty for each day the contravention continues. There has been huge industry pushback on the Bill (including on grounds of being unconstitutional), since Karnataka is an IT centre globally and the proposed local reservations are likely to deter the State's position as a world leader in that space. As of late last night, the State Government has put the Bill on hold - a message on X by the Chief Minister now says that "The bill intended to implement reservation for Kannadigas in private sector institutions, industries and enterprises is still in the preparation stage. A final decision will be taken after comprehensive discussion in the next cabinet meeting." We will continue to track the legislation - meanwhile, I'd suggest not to rely on news till there is an official notification of the Bill. #employmentlaw #karnataka #localreservation #HRcompliance #update

Our Partner, Yuris Abdul Hakim, represented HHR Lawyers as a speaker at the sharing session on “Peningkatan Kompetensi Kepakaran Bidang Keuangan Negara Mendukung Next Treasury” held at the Directorate General Of Treasury, Ministry Finance. This session, attended by representatives from Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara (KPPN), centered on equipping experts for criminal court cases. #hhrlawyers #hhr #lawfirm #indonesia #sharingsession

Empowering Government Through Structural Reform Efficient governance hinges on optimizing our administrative frameworks. Departments like Panchayati Raj, Revenue, Medical, and Education are pivotal but face challenges that hinder streamlined operations: Geographic Variability: Inconsistent frameworks complicate efficiency. Naming Confusion: Varied designations create clarity issues. Overlap and Fragmentation: Duplication and sectoral divides lead to inefficiencies. Proposed Solutions 1. Unified Geographic Standards: Establish uniform parameters for administrative boundaries. 2. Centralized Office Naming: Introduce a dedicated body for standardized office names. 3. Streamlined Hierarchies:Ensure clear, non-overlapping department structures. 4. Consolidated Oversight:Unify governance under single bodies for better coordination. Expected Benefits: Enhanced Efficiency: Simplified structures optimize resource allocation. Improved Accessibility: Clearer pathways for citizen engagement. Boosted Performance: Empowered workforce with streamlined operations. Real-World Impact: Medical Sector: Conflicting departments hinder operational synergy. Revenue Department: Disparate functions complicate governance. Education Sector: Integrated oversight could enhance educational outcomes. These reforms drive discussions on enhancing government efficiency and service delivery. Rooted in collective experience and open to diverse viewpoints, they aim to catalyze meaningful change. #GovernmentReform #AdministrativeEfficiency #PublicPolicy #Standardization #Leadership

ICSI Students and Staff Pledge for a Cleaner Kolkata Kolkata, July 27, 2024: In a concerted effort to promote cleanliness and hygiene, the Eastern India Regional Office (EIRO) and Center for Corporate Governance Research and Training (CCGRT), Kolkata, of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) organized a comprehensive cleanliness drive around the campus today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and staff who braved the scorching sun to contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment. The drive aimed to install a sense of responsibility towards the community and to inspire others to adopt cleanliness as a way of life. As part of the initiative, participants cleaned the area around the campus premises, removing litter and debris. The Head of CCGRT, Kolkata & EIRO, in his message, highlighted the grave consequences of poor hygiene and the importance of maintaining a clean environment. The event was marked by a strong sense of camaraderie as students and staff worked together towards a common goal. Taking a pledge to contribute regularly to cleanliness efforts, the participants demonstrated their commitment to creating a sustainable and hygienic campus. This cleanliness drive is a significant step towards ICSI’s broader objective of fostering a cleaner and greener country. By setting an example, the Institute aims to inspire the community to adopt similar practices and work towards a cleaner India. #ICSI, #EIRO, #CCGRT, #Kolkata, #cleanliness drive, #students, #staff, #hygiene, #environment, #sustainability, #community service

Recently, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill,2024 has been introduced in Lok Sabha, aiming to prevent “Unfair Means” in order to “bring greater transparency, fairness and credibility to the Public Examinations System. This bill has been introduced after the number of unfair practices in the country has immensely increased leading to disruption in hiring for government jobs as there have been more than 48 instances of paper leaks in 16 states across 5 years. The bill is needed to take control of the malpractices leading to delay in examinations and to bring in more transparency. Section 2(k) of the Bill defines Public Examination, Section 3 defines Unfair Means and Section 9 of the Bill states that all offences shall be cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable. This bill would be helpful in monitoring the conduct of examinations, handling of complaints, and auditing of examination procedures to detect and prevent malpractices effectively. Do share your thoughts on the bill.

When misconduct, especially theft, is established, Labour Courts should not reduce punishment under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act based solely on sympathy. 2024 LLR WEB 335 (KARNATAKA HIGH COURT) INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 - Petition by The Taj West End Hotel challenging the Labour Court's decision to reinstate K. Venkatesh, dismissed for theft and misappropriation... subscribe to read more..... #misconduct #labourcourt #industrialcourt #courts #law #hotels #misappropriation #industrialdispute #labourcodes #hr #humanresource #hrmanager #humanrights #hrupdate #labourlawupdates #labourlawsinindia #hire #hiring #recruitment #india #asia #labourlawreporter #reinstatement

Workman cannot raise individual dispute for Regularization (2024 LLR 266) Case: The Management of M/s Tata Advanced System Ltd. vs The Secretary to Department of Labour, Govt of Karnataka & Ors. (Date : 18-01-2024) Important Points: - The Karnataka High Court held that if a workman wants to raise a dispute regarding absorption and regularization, it can only be done by a union which can raise a dispute on behalf of the workman. -In order to give jurisdiction to the appropriate government to refer the dispute to the Tribunal or Labour Court, it would be essential for a workman to prove that their dispute for regularization was sponsored or espoused by the union of the workmen. - Section 2A carves an exception to the definition of individual dispute as given in Section 2(k) of the ID Act - Section 2A of the ID Act was added after an amendment to make an individual dispute of a workman an industrial dispute if the dispute was related to dismissal, discharge, retrenchment or termination.

'Corporate Laws' Series of Blog on “MOTOR TRANSPORT WORKERS ACT, 1961” By Jayprakash Bansilal Somani, Advocate Supreme Court of India & IP Continue from last Tuesday....... Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961. This Act was enacted on 20th May, 1961. This Act to provide by the Parliament for the welfare of motor transport workers and to regulate the conditions of their work. This Act contains total 9 Chapters 40 Sections. Chapter 1 is related to Preliminary with sec 1 and 2. Chapter 2 is related to Registration of Motor Transport Undertakings with only sec 3. Chapter 3 is related to Inspecting Staff with sec 4 to 7. Chapter 4 is related to Welfare and health with sec 8 to 12. Chapter 5 is related to Hours and Limitations of Employment with sec 13 to 20. Chapter 6 is related To Employment of Young Persons with sec 21 to 24. Chapter 7 is related to Wages and Leave with sec 25 to 28. Chapter 8 is related to Penalties and Procedure with sec 29 to 36. Chapter 9 is related to Miscellaneous sec 37 to 40. Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 related case Laws:  1. Ghatge and Patil Concern's Employees' Union vs. Ghatge and Patil (Transports) Private Ltd. and Ors. (22.08.1967 - SC) : MANU/SC/0218/1967 2. M/s. Creative Garments Ltd. Vs. Kashiram verma ( SC Judgement 2023). : 005758/ 2012.                       ……..Continue on Next Tuesday. Note:- List is completed now. From next blog we will provide brief information of concern laws.. Assisted By:- Adv Shruti Kriti & Pooja Rai www.jayprakashsomani.com Call: PA 9322188701. #jsas #law #corporelaw #supremecourt