🏛️ The Employee Definition Mystery

🌟 What if I told you that someone paid per piece of work they complete could still be considered a full employee, while someone with a fancy 'Manager' title might not be? This episode unravels the fascinating puzzle of who legally counts as an employee!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 Why the Payment of Wages Act covers way more than just basic salary
• ⚖️ How control over work trumps payment method in determining employee status
• 🎯 Why job titles mean nothing - it's all about what you actually do
• 💰 The crucial link between work performance and wage entitlement

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Dhrang Dhara Chemical Works - Salt workers paid per ton who were still considered employees
• ⭐ Bank of India vs. T.S. Kelawala - The go-slow strike case that defined work-wage relationships

🎙️ Perfect for anyone wondering about gig economy workers, contract employees, or just curious about employment law basics - this episode makes complex legal concepts crystal clear!