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The After-Hours Boundary: What Employers Must Know About Australia's 'Right To Disconnect'

Effective 26th August this year, Australia's new workplace right, the ‘right to disconnect' law will extend to employees of small business employers (i.e., those with fewer than 15 employees).

India Employment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause In Employment Agreement Is Enforceable

The shift to remote work-from-home arrangements has reshaped the employment landscape in India, particularly in dealing with employment disputes.

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Non-Compete Clauses In India: Implications From The Mr. Varun Tyagi Judgment

Non-compete clauses are commonly included in employment contracts around the world. Such clauses are meant to prevent employees from jumping ship to a rival company...

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Establishing A Global Capability Centre (GCC) In India: Strategic Considerations And Structuring Pathways

As global businesses continue to evolve, India has emerged as a preferred destination for establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

India Commercial

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R. Arora & Associates

Levelling The Labour Field: Antitrust Scrutiny In Employment Markets

Worldwide Anti-trust

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AZB & Partners

Delhi High Court Strikes Down Post-Employment Non-Compete Clause, Backs Employee Mobility

India Employment

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Litigation Update – Compelled Self Publication Triggers Defamation

India Litigation

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Protecting Copyright, Designs And Confidentiality: Analysing The Inox India vs Cryogas Case

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LexOrbis

Supreme Court Rules On Enforceability Of Employment Bonds In India

India Employment

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AZB & Partners

Reconciling Rights And Realities: Rethinking Non-Compete Clauses Through A Nuanced Lens

India Employment

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Kochhar & Co.

ELB e-Bulletin | Volume VII - Issue VI - [June 2025]

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

The Orissa High Court Upholds Maternity Benefits For Contract Employees

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Implementing The Apprentice Act: A Practical Guide For Indian Businesses

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Section 27 Of The Indian Contract Act: Varun Tyagi Judgment And Delhi High Court's Ruling On Non-Compete Clauses

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Eway Bill Limit 2025: State-Wise List & Thresholds

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Vakilsearch

Aviation Newsletter | December 2024

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

GST On Medicines: Rates, HSN Code, Impacts & Calculation

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Vakilsearch

Oral Family Settlements & The Registration Requirement In Property Disputes

India Litigation

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Vaish Associates Advocates

NSDL: Circular On Off-Market Transfer Of Private Limited Company Shares

India Commercial

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Argus Partners

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Employment Bond, Imposes Penalty For Premature Resignation

In its decision in Vijaya Bank & Another vs Prashant B. Narnaware, decided on May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India upheld the validity of a restrictive covenant placed by the employer upon employee in an employment contract which prohibited the employee from resigning before the lapse of 3 years from date of appointment.

India Employment

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LexOrbis

Misconduct Beyond Workplace: Judicial Deference In Government Contractual Employment

The case of Executive Secretary of District Health Society vs. K.S. Subha Karuthukhan exemplifies the challenges of balancing the Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973, which play a significant role in framing the issues governing employment contracts alongside the expectations of public conduct.

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Indonesia And India: Opportunities And Challenges (Video)

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Indonesia And India: Opportunities And Challenges...

India Commercial

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Legal Certainty For Employment Contracts: Supreme Court's Ruling In Vijaya Bank Case

The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B Narnaware (Civil Appeal No. 11499 of 2016), overruling a High Court decision that had quashed...

India Employment

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HSA Advocates

ELB E-Bulletin | Volume VII - Issue III - May 2025

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

When Integration Isn't Alignment: Lessons From Mid-Stage M&A In India

India Commercial

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Agama Law Associates

Enforceability Of Employment Bonds In India: Sc Clarifies Indian Contract Act Provisions

India Employment

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Majmudar & Partners

Supreme Court Of India Affirms Validity Of Employment Bond Containing Restrictive Clause And Directs Payment Of Penalty For Premature Resignation

India Employment

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JSA

Essential Things To Focus In A Job Offer Letter

India Employment

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Ethical Legal Consultants

Gig Worker Rights Go Legal In Karnataka—Big Implications For Platforms

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Minimum Service Clauses And The Validity Of Employment Bonds In India: Supreme Court's 2025 Judgment In Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B. Narnaware

India Employment

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AK & Partners

Employment Bonds vs. Non-Competes: Key Takeaways From The Vijaya Bank Judgment

India Employment

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CMS INDUSLAW

Supreme Court Says Employment Bonds Must Balance Public Interest And Fair Terms

India Employment

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LexCounsel Law Offices

"Stay Or Pay?": The Legality Of Employment Bonds Explained

India Employment

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Samagra Law

Minimum Service Clauses And The Validity Of Employment Bonds In India: Supreme Court's 2025 Judgment In Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B. Narnaware

The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified a critical question faced by many employers and employees across sectors: what is the legal validity of employment bonds in India?

India Employment

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AK & Partners

Employment Bonds vs. Non-Competes: Key Takeaways From The Vijaya Bank Judgment

The Hon'ble Supreme Court's ruling in Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware provides clarity on employment bonds vs. post-termination non-compete clauses, establishing a crucial precedent...

India Employment

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CMS INDUSLAW

Supreme Court Says Employment Bonds Must Balance Public Interest And Fair Terms

The relationship between an employer and an employee is vital for the continuous growth and success of any business. Employees are expected to show loyalty...

India Employment

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LexCounsel Law Offices

"Stay Or Pay?": The Legality Of Employment Bonds Explained

In 2006, Vijaya Bank introduced a policy for new hires that anyone joining as an officer had to sign a bond agreeing to pay ₹2 lakh if they resigned before completing three years of service.

India Employment

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Samagra Law

Supreme Court Upholds Employment Bonds And Their Validity In Employment Contracts Given The Change In Indian Employment Landscape

India Employment

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G&W Legal

Offer Of Employment - Can It Be Revoked?

Employers may come across situations where they may need to revoke an offer of employment. The revocation of an offer can be a challenging and sensitive situation for both employers and potential employees.

India Employment

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Samagra Law

Employer-Employee Relationship In Indian Law

The concept of an employer-employee relationship lies at the heart of labour and employment law in India. Yet, in practice, its determination often triggers complex legal questions — especially when services are rendered through third-party contractors.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Supreme Court Endorses Rs 2 Lakh Penalty For Premature Resignation, Declares Employment Bond Valid Under Contract Act

In a judgment delivered on May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India addressed a significant issue concerning employment contracts...

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

A Founder's Dilemma: When Compliance Becomes Strategy

Every founder, at some point in the journey, faces this quiet but pivotal question: Is this a compliance checkbox, or is it a strategic move? It rarely feels urgent or important.

India Compliance

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Agama Law Associates

Arbitrability Of Employment Agreements: Indian Perspective

India Employment

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Clasis Law

Legally 'Messi' (Messy)… The New Doctrine Of 'Legal Blackout'

India Media & IT

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Hreem Legal

Employment Law In India: Key Aspects - Understanding Employment Conditions In India: A Legal Perspective

India Employment

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Moonlighting – Black, White Or Blue?

India Employment

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GameChanger Law Advisors

Employment Agreements In India - 101

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Employment Laws In India - Brief Insights (Video)

India Employment

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Employee vs. Consultant: Decoding The Nuances And Drafting Effective Consultancy Agreements

India Employment

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B.Samrish & Co.

Executed Contract: What They Mean & How SignDesk Simplifies Execution

India Employment

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Melento

Litigation Update | Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses In Private Employment Contracts Upheld By Supreme Court

India Employment

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses In Employment Contracts

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Enforceability Of Lock-In Period In Employment Contracts

India Employment

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Lex Favios

The Conundrum Of 'Appropriate Government' Under Labour Laws For CPSUs

India Employment

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Labour And Employment Law Newsletter: Judicial Findings – February 2025

India Employment

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DSK Legal

Saudi Arabia Unveils Major Amendments To Labor Law

India Employment

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Ernst & Young

Apprenticeship Scheme: Time To Pay Attention By The Employers

India Employment

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Clasis Law

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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