Employee Rights
Workplace laws on wages, leave, and fair termination.
Rules & Guide
Q: Notice Period for Resignation
A: Employee notice periods are governed by the employment contract. However, 'forced labor' or holding an employee back indefinitely is illegal.
Q: Maternity Leave Rights
A: Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 2017, women are entitled to 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave in establishments with 10+ employees.
Q: Minimum Wage Law
A: It is illegal to pay an employee less than the state-prescribed minimum wage for their industry or skill level.
Q: Workplace Harassment (POSH)
A: The POSH Act requires every office with 10+ employees to have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to handle harassment complaints.