Dear friends,
The Supreme Court, in its important judgment dated 19.11.2011 (copy attached), has held that workers cannot be forced to work under new management without their consent. In such an event, they are entitled to retirement/retrenchment compensation under the Industrial Disputes Act.
In this case, Philips India Ltd had entered into an agreement for the sale of its consumer electronics factory at Salt Lake City, Calcutta, with Kitchen Appliances India Ltd. Some of the workers opposed the move and demanded compensation. The management argued that the workers had neither been retired, resigned, nor retrenched, and hence the question of payment of compensation should not arise, which was turned down by the court.
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From India, Malappuram
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1446The Supreme Court, in its important judgment dated 19.11.2011 (copy attached), has held that workers cannot be forced to work under new management without their consent. In such an event, they are entitled to retirement/retrenchment compensation under the Industrial Disputes Act.
In this case, Philips India Ltd had entered into an agreement for the sale of its consumer electronics factory at Salt Lake City, Calcutta, with Kitchen Appliances India Ltd. Some of the workers opposed the move and demanded compensation. The management argued that the workers had neither been retired, resigned, nor retrenched, and hence the question of payment of compensation should not arise, which was turned down by the court.
Regards,
From India, Malappuram
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Mr. Aggarwal I appreciate your efforts to make all of us aware to such a decision with a copy of honorable supreme court. Thanks & hope for sharing important issues in future too. Subhash Sharma
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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Hi,
In my opinion, it's an unfair judgment towards employer management. My points are:
Majority of employees joined the new management. Only 35 employees objected from joining.
It is mentioned in the judgment that the transfer of employees does not affect compensation and benefit levels.
The VRS scheme was not availed during the stipulated time when offered.
What is the objection of the workforce? Are there any negative effects on their employment, demotions, or cuts in compensation?
It is mentioned that such transfer will not affect the continuity of employment.
Is the objection simply because the workforce was not consulted or informed of such transfer, or is it that the workforce doesn't like the new bosses and is extorting management to let them go?
Consider the employer's point of view as well. When employees are safeguarded from any harm, what is the employees' objection? They are employees, not owners of the business.
Shareholders who invest money in the business shall have the right to make decisions, keeping in mind that no rights of any stakeholders are reduced or violated.
Please correct me if I am wrong in my opinion.
From Kuwait, Salmiya
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In my opinion, it's an unfair judgment towards employer management. My points are:
Majority of employees joined the new management. Only 35 employees objected from joining.
It is mentioned in the judgment that the transfer of employees does not affect compensation and benefit levels.
The VRS scheme was not availed during the stipulated time when offered.
What is the objection of the workforce? Are there any negative effects on their employment, demotions, or cuts in compensation?
It is mentioned that such transfer will not affect the continuity of employment.
Is the objection simply because the workforce was not consulted or informed of such transfer, or is it that the workforce doesn't like the new bosses and is extorting management to let them go?
Consider the employer's point of view as well. When employees are safeguarded from any harm, what is the employees' objection? They are employees, not owners of the business.
Shareholders who invest money in the business shall have the right to make decisions, keeping in mind that no rights of any stakeholders are reduced or violated.
Please correct me if I am wrong in my opinion.
From Kuwait, Salmiya
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Once the company has transferred its assets, liabilities, and employees to the new management or company, it is understood that the new company must pay the final benefits to all employees for their entire service period without any deductions or recovery, for the duration that the employee has worked in both the new and old company.
Thank you for sharing the judgment with our members, Mr. Agrawal.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Thank you for sharing the judgment with our members, Mr. Agrawal.
From India, Kumbakonam
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