Legally Bharat

Gig economy led to precarious employment arrangement: Supreme Court, ET LegalWorld

Referring to termination of sweepers, who have worked for two decades continuously despite being employed as temporary workers in Central Water Commission (CWC), a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale said, “Courts must look beyond the surface labels and consider the realities of employment: continuous, long-term service, indispensable duties, and absence of […]

Provide more employment opportunities to women: RBI Guv to banks

At the FIBAC 2024 Conference, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the financial sector’s crucial role in bridging the gender gap. He emphasised the need for increasing women’s employment in finance and supporting women-led MSMEs through tailored schemes. By improving financial inclusion and offering targeted initiatives, Das stressed, the sector can drive inclusive […]

Employment can offer barristers more ethical protection

Smith: Challenged by judge over independence Being employed by companies or law firms can give barristers more protection when faced with ethical challenges than those in private practice, it has been suggested. This was despite the perception that those in employment are in a more ethically perilous situation, a session on ethics heard during the […]