Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Workman’ Definition: Raghavendra vs. Bharati Airtel Case Explained. As a labour law professional and HR blog writer, I’m thrilled to dive into a landmark case that redefines workman status under India’s Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (ID Act). The A.S. Raghavendra vs. Bharati Airtel Ltd., 2024 case, which overturned the Karnataka High Court’s…
How to Handle Employee Disciplinary Issues Effectively: A Guide for HR Managers, Introduction In India, managing employee disciplinary action India is a critical task for HR managers to maintain workplace harmony and ensure HR compliance India. A well-structured employee disciplinary process, including the domestic enquiry process, corrects behaviors like absenteeism or harassment while adhering to…
Blinkit Workers’ Protest 2025: Varanasi Delivery Agents Demand Fair Pay and Safer Conditions in India’s Gig Economy. In April 2025, over 150 Varanasi delivery agents staged a two-day strike against Blinkit, demanding fair wages, cotton uniforms, and better working conditions for gig workers. The Blinkit workers’ protest 2025 exposed deep flaws in India’s gig economy,…
Emotional Balance at Work: How to Handle Toxic Bosses and Survive Toxic Workplace Culture in India In today’s fast-paced corporate world, emotional balance is not just a soft skill — it’s a survival tool. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult boss, unhealthy team dynamics, or endless workplace stress, learning how to stay calm and composed…
Employee Engagement Initiatives: 12 Strategies for 2026 By Nagaraj B Bhagoji, HR Professional — [18 years in Indian corporate HRLast updated: July 2026 I’ve sat through enough “engagement initiative” launches that fizzled out in three months to know the problem is rarely the idea. It’s usually that nobody defined what success looked like before rolling…
EPFO Simplifies PF Claims: No More Cheque Leaf or Passbook Upload Required! Navigating the Provident Fund (PF) withdrawal process has long been a source of stress for many employees in India — especially when claims are rejected over minor documentation issues like an unclear cheque leaf or a missing passbook copy. But…
