🏭 When the Machines Stop Running

🌟 Picture this: You arrive at work one morning, but the factory gates are closed. No electricity, broken machines, or maybe the raw materials never arrived. Are you fired? Laid off? What's the difference, and what are your rights?

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 The crucial difference between layoffs and termination - it could save your job!
• ⚖️ Why being on the 'muster roll' is your lifeline during tough times
• 🎯 The 2-hour rule that determines if you get paid for showing up
• 💰 How to claim 50% compensation even when there's no work

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Workman vs. Firestone Tire and Rubber Company (1976) - The Supreme Court case that defined layoffs forever
• ⭐ Industrial Disputes Act Section 2(k) - The law that protects workers when factories can't operate

🛡️ Your Safety Net Explained:

• 📋 Who qualifies for layoff compensation (hint: one year of service matters!)
• 🚫 When you might lose your right to compensation
• 📏 Why factory size determines your protection level

🎙️ Whether you're a worker worried about job security or an employer navigating tough times, this episode breaks down the legal framework that balances business needs with worker protection!