Employment Corner Bulletin March–April 2025

Published On: 22/05/2025

Practice Area: Employment Law

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The latest Employment Newsletter examines key developments in employment law and HR practices in India during March and April 2025. These include (i) Tamil Nadu’s progressive Inclusive Employment Scheme offering payroll subsidies for hiring women, differently abled individuals, and transgender persons in industrial sectors, and (ii) Maharashtra's comprehensive Private Placement Agencies Regulation Bill introducing stringent oversight of recruitment agencies and job seeker protection measures. The period also saw several landmark judicial pronouncements, including the Supreme Court of India's decision in Rakesh Kumar Verma v. HDFC Bank Ltd. establishing clear criteria for enforcing exclusive jurisdiction clauses in employment contracts, and significant High Court rulings on the determination of workman status and retrenchment compensation requirements. Our section on market trends explores emerging developments such as AI-powered safety technologies transforming workplace health protocols. This edition also includes our “Food for Thought” segment examining the need to balance business needs and cultural inclusivity in Indian workplaces, particularly regarding holiday leave policies and flexible work arrangements.