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ESOP Vesting: Can It Be Paused During Maternity Leave?

Most labour laws in India were framed with physical workplaces in mind, prescribing rules to regulate conduct and ensure safeguards within offices, factories, construction sites...

In a recent judgment in the matter of Bihar Rajya Dafadar Chaukidar Panchayat (Magadh Division) vs. State of Bihar & Others, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Patna High Court's decision...

On 26 August 2024, the Australian Government granted certain eligible employees the right to disconnect from work, under the Fair Work Act. The employees of establishments with 15 or more...

In the intricate landscape of India's labor laws, a rising tide of reforms is reshaping the regulatory framework, aiming to bolster the ease of doing business and foster economic growth.

The Bombay High Court has acted swiftly in restraining a former employee ("Defendant") from posting defamatory content on social media against his employer.

Karnataka HC rules that salary paid to the Foreign Nationals cannot be subjected to IGST as import of service where there is a direct employer–employee relationship...

Employees resigning and ceasing to report to work without due notice and employers facing issues due to lack of proper handover and replacements is a common concern of employer companies.

In a significant move for businesses in Maharashtra, the state government, through a notification dated October 1, 2025, has formally clarified that shops and commercial establishments can operate seven days a week, provided certain conditions are met

Workplace investigations are often complex, high-stakes endeavours, but when handled methodically, they uphold fairness, protect all parties, and strengthen workplace integrity.

In a major stride towards promoting safer and inclusive workplaces, the Haryana Government Labour Department has recently rolled out a detailed notification aimed at bolstering the safety and security of women working during night shifts i.e., from 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. vide Notification No. 11/26/2025-4Lab. dated May 08, 2025.

The fundamental question is if these new labour laws brought in by States as a result of the pandemicsecure the good of the workers or safeguard the interests of the employers?

Transferor entity had defaulted on its social security obligations towards its employees, prior to the date of transfer.

In a landmark ruling dated 14 May 2025 in the case of Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B Narnaware, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the enforceability of a minimum service clause within an employment contract.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court recently reversed its own judgment dated 07.01.2019 in the matter of Birla Institute Technology vs. the State of Jharkhand & Ors. as per which teachers were denied the benefit of gratuity ...

In a recent ruling, the Division Bench of the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench (“Bombay HC”) in Dr. Meenakshi Muthiah v. State of Maharashtra1, observed that the right to maternity leave is an integral facet of a woman’s fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India,1950 (“Constitution”) and cannot be curtailed by service bonds, contractual obligations, or administrative instructions. The Bombay HC emphasised that maternity leave cannot be treated as a break in service and that penalising a woman for availing maternity leave would undermine the dignity of motherhood and the constitutional mandate of social justice.

The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 ("Act") provides a fast, affordable way for employees to get compensation if they are injured or develop work-related illnesses.