Labour Law

Employee Layoffs: Your Legal Rights Explained βš–οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ When Your Job Disappears Overnight

🌟 Imagine working somewhere for years, then suddenly being told 'we don't need you anymore' - and it's not even your fault! What are your rights? What must companies legally do?

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” The difference between layoffs and disciplinary action under Section 2(o) of Industrial Disputes Act 1947
  • βš–οΈ The 'Last Come, First Go' rule and when companies can break it
  • 🎯 Exactly what compensation you're entitled to (15 days salary per year!)
  • πŸ“ Why written notice matters more than you think

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Jeetu Bha. Khansang Ji Jadeja vs. Kutch District Panchayat - How a daily wage worker got his job back AND full back pay
  • ⭐ Armed Forces Ex. Officers Multi Services Cooperative Society Ltd. vs. Rashtriya Majdoor Sangh - When 'layoffs' are actually illegal punishment
  • 🏭 Piprait Sugar Mills - The landmark case on company closures

πŸ›‘οΈ Your Protection Under Section 25(f):

  • πŸ“‹ One month written notice (or full salary in lieu)
  • πŸ’° Compensation of 15 days average salary per completed year
  • 🏒 Government notification requirements

πŸŽ™οΈ Whether you're an employee protecting your rights or an employer ensuring compliance, this episode reveals the strict legal framework that can mean the difference between a valid layoff and an expensive court battle!

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Labour LawBy sharad Bansal