Is there any legal job security for staff and faculty in private colleges offering professional courses? There are more than 25,000 establishments in India, and employees in these institutions often feel they are at risk of being fired at any moment. Is there any legislation in place to protect their job security?
From India, Kashipur
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There is no legislation affording some job security or protection to faculty in private colleges and universities. The notice period protection only is available to them. There is no central legislation affording any protection; in some states, there are rules made regarding the service conditions. The University Grants Commission (UGC) also has some guidelines, but their enforceability has to be suspect.
From India, Mumbai
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1593From India, Mumbai
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Most of the states have their own laws for regulating the employment of teaching faculty in private educational institutions. The poster may check with the State Government website. Regarding non-teaching faculty, the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 is applicable. It was declared long ago by the Supreme Court that education is an industry, whereas a teacher is not considered a workman.
From India, Salem
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From India, Salem
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