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Friday, 2 August 2024

HR News: 2 Aug, 2024

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Periodic salary increments define permanent employment: HC

The Madhya Pradesh High Court also affirmed that the concept of a 'permanent job' extends beyond government employment. In a landmark ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that the term “permanent job” for motor accident compensation claims includes more than just government servants. This decision broadens the scope for granting future prospects in such cases. The court emphasised that any job where the salary is periodically increased or receives annual increments qualifies as a permanent job. This decision came in response to an appeal seeking an enhancement of the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Bhopal.

 

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Laqshya Media Group is now one of The Happiest Places to Work® in India

The Group was certified on the basis of its performance in the areas of workplace wellness, employee involvement and overall happiness levels. Laqshya Media Group, an Indian independent marketing communications group, has received the Happiest Places to Work® in India certificationThis further proves how much Laqshya Media Group is dedicated to cultivating a positive and nurturing work environment for its employees. The Group was thoroughly evaluated in terms of workplace wellness, employee involvement and overall happiness levels.

 

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State government extends HRA until June 2025.

 

Secretary (Finance) M Janaki issued the order on Monday, 29 July. he State government has announced an extension of the House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 24 per cent of basic pay, capped at Rs 25,000. It includes all employees of the Secretariat and heads of departments (HoDs), until June 2025. In January 2022, the government had implemented the 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations. At that time, the HRA was revised to 24 per cent of basic pay with a maximum limit of Rs 25,000 for employees of the Secretariat and HoDs, effective from 1 January, 2022, to June 2024.

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