🏛️ When Your Job Title Becomes a Legal Trap

🌟 Picture this: You've worked for years, got promoted to 'Manager,' then suddenly they want you to retire early. Management says, "You're a manager, not a worker - no worker rights for you!" But can a simple job title really determine your legal rights?

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 Why courts ignore fancy titles and focus on what you actually do daily
• ⚖️ The 'Control Test' that separates employees from contractors
• 🎯 How casual workers can still claim compensation rights
• 💪 The four-point framework that protects worker rights

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 S.K. Verma vs. Mahesh Chandra - LIC Development Officers called 'officers' but doing sales work
• ⭐ Ananda Bazar Patrika case - When a Provident Fund Manager was still considered a worker
• 🔥 Dharang Dhara Chemical Works - Salt makers vs. independent contractors battle
• ⚡ Mangilal Bishnoi case - Supreme Court's ruling on Helper vs. Cleaner confusion

🎯 Key Legal Principles Simplified:

• 📋 Industrial Disputes Act 1947 - Broad definition of 'workman'
• 💰 Employee Compensation Act 1923 - Who gets compensation
• 🤝 Contract of Employment vs. Contract for Service distinction

🎙️ This episode reveals how Indian courts consistently protect workers from corporate title games - essential knowledge whether you're an employee, employer, or just curious about workplace rights!