A comparison of employment laws in India and Japan - Law.asia
Workplace harmony is a key to success. Here we compare developments in laws governing workforce management in India and Japan
Navigating transformation of India’s labour, employment laws
India’s employment landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the burgeoning gig economy, evolving workforce dynamics and recent landmark judicial pronouncements. As the country navigates these shifts, organisations are grappling with the complexities of adapting to a transforming legal and regulatory environment.
The traditional employer-employee relationship is giving way to innovative work arrangements, raising critical questions about the rights and protections afforded to workers.
Meanwhile, judicial rulings are redefining the contours of employment law, and proposed legislation such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) introduces new dimensions to the employment landscape.
This article examines three critical aspects of India’s evolving employment scenario:
- The legal status of gig workers in India, a segment of workforce that is growing exponentially but has remained shrouded in uncertainty;
- The implications of a recent landmark judgment by the High Court of Karnataka, which could potentially have far-reaching implications on social security contributions for international workers (IWs), both for employers and for such IWs; and
- The impact of the proposed DPDPA on employment-related processing of personal data, another...
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