The Allahabad High Court affirms that even an employee’s successor can challenge disciplinary action, upholding legal heirs’ right to pursue service appeals after the employee’s death.
The Union Labour Ministry launched an investigation into the death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant at Ernst & Young, following allegations of overwork and stress. Her mother has raised concerns about the company’s exploitative environment, prompting calls for urgent reform in workplace culture to ensure employee well-being.
The Supreme Court ruled that an employee’s resignation is only valid if formally accepted by the employer. Without formal acceptance, the employee can retract the resignation. The ruling reinstated a Railways employee who withdrew resignation before official acceptance. The decision emphasizes proper communication and procedural adherence in employment matters, reinforcing employee rights.
The Delhi High Court ruled that legal aid lawyers are entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act without discrimination based on employment type. The court overturned a single-judge decision and emphasized the distinction between advocates and employees. The ruling clarified that contractual legal aid counsel are not eligible for maternity benefits.