icon I am working as locopilot in southern railway

I am working as locopilot in southern railway, I volunteerly donate my blood in a private blood bank duly informed higher authorities on previous day. Can I avail scl for the day which i donated blood

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4 months ago


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Refer to your organization's leave policy or employee handbook. It should outline the types of leave available, including any provisions for blood donation. Reach out to your Human Resources (HR) department or the designated leave administrator. They can provide information on the leave policies, including whether SCL is granted for blood donation. If you are a member of a union or association for railway employees, consider seeking guidance from them. They may be familiar with the s ...ReadMore

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icon Training Cost Repayment

I previously asked a question and got the reply that I may need to discuss with HR. I discussed with HR and today also they showed the employee handbook clause. Clause in appointment letter - The co

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4 months ago


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The company's claim of Rs. 60,000/- as training repayment cost seems unjustified and excessive compared to your one-month employment and gross salary of Rs. 34,000/-. The company's argument of including HR costs and operational expenses in the training cost is not reasonable as these expenses are part of the company's overall business operations and should not be borne by the employee. You can approach the Labor Commissioner's office in your area. They have the authority to interven ...ReadMore

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icon OBC NCL for son of retired servicemen

My father is retired from Air forrce at the non commissioned (class 3 post) at the age of 42 and he was rehired into a private job where is salary is greater than 10 lakhs. I wanted to know if I can t

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4 months ago


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The OBC NCL category often has an income limit for eligibility. The income limit may apply to the individual and their family members, including parents and siblings. The criteria consider factors such as the individual's salary, agricultural income, and other sources of income. Government employees, including those in Class 3 and above, are generally excluded from the purview of the creamy layer. However, private sector employment and income from other sources may still be considere ...ReadMore

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icon Employment Related Issue

I had to take emergency leave due to Medical Issues (I had to undergo surgery). The same was approved by my Manager which was later told that Top Management had to approve the same. Everything is docu

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4 months ago


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Ensure you have a record of all communications, including emails, letters, and any other documentation related to your medical leave, leave extension, resignation, and notice period. This documentation can be crucial if the matter proceeds legally. If you had requested a waiver of the notice period and there has been no response from the company, it's important to clarify the status of this request, preferably in writing. If the company has withheld your salary and documents, this ma ...ReadMore

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icon Leave Encashment

Do we need to mandatorily comply with leave encashment if an employee is resigned or retired? Dose any Act speccifically call out the same. This is with regards to IT company in Kerala

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4 months ago


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The terms of employment, including leave policies and provisions for leave encashment, are typically outlined in the employment contract and company policies. Review the documents provided by your employer to understand the specific conditions. Check the provisions of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960, and other relevant labor laws in Kerala to understand any specific requirements or regulations related to leave and leave encashment. If the employment contract ...ReadMore

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icon Employment contract

i was under Employment contract for 2 years, in which there was a point stating if i quite in-between, I'm liable to pay 2 months notice period & 2 months gross. when I came out of bond company promot

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4 months ago


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To address your case, we need to understand the implications of the original employment contract and the promotion letter. After going through the said contract and the letter, we can help you determine whether the company's demands for payment are legally justified and guide you on how to proceed. In general, even if you are liable to pay the bond amount, you are still entitled to an experience letter/service letter. This is a document that summarizes your employment history and pe ...ReadMore

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icon How to request CAT tribunal to review its decision or order

We had an ongoing case in CAT tribunal. The decision was pronounced on 7th November and the order was in our favour, asking the respondents to consider appointment from back date. However, 1. the ord

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4 months ago


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To request the CAT tribunal to relook at the order and include a timeline for compliance, you can file a review application under Section 22(3)(f) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. Emphasize the need for timely compliance to avoid further delays or complications in the execution of the order. Typically, parties dissatisfied with certain aspects of a tribunal's decision can file an application for review. Clearly articulate the grounds for seeking a review, such as the omiss ...ReadMore

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icon Training Cost Recovery

I joined company one month ago. Now i have to leave company due to health issues. Company asking me to repay 1 month training cost. Clause in appointment letter - The company will provide you exte

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4 months ago


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Reach out to the human resources (HR) department or the relevant management personnel to seek clarification on the specific amount you are expected to repay. Ask for details on how the training cost is calculated. Clarify what is considered the "training cost" and how the company determines the investment made in your training. This information will help you understand the basis for the repayment request. If the terms are not clear or if you have concerns about the repayment, conside ...ReadMore

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icon EPF

Can an employer block my EPF when I join a new company? How does EPF transfer works? Does it need the approval of the previous employer?

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4 months ago


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A joint declaration form is used to correct Provident Fund (PF) member details. It is a combined form that the employee and employer sign and submit to the regional PF commissioner to update the wrong information entered in the employees’ PF accounts. An EPF member should fill out the joint declaration form to correct details like father’s name, joining date, Exit date etc., as these details will be verified against the Aadhaar. The EPF members or employees should physically sub ...ReadMore

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icon Workplace harrassment

Sir I ve been working in a central government department since a year. I am posted outside my hometown. Since beginning I have been subjected to derogatory and offensive language, slurs, and insulting

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4 months ago


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Irrespective of your status of employment, either probationer or permanent you deserve to be fairly and equally in terms of Service Rules of the Establishment. Any discrimination from colleagues or superiors amounts to an unfair practice. So, you should represent the matter in writing to the Deptt. Head for redressal of grievance. In the prevailing situation, you can escalate your grievance/complaint under Sec.19 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 before the CAT(Central Admini ...ReadMore

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