Courts across Asia and the UK have delivered significant rulings this week on worker classification, compensation rights, and tribunal procedures, offering important guidance for employers navigating…
Courts across Asia and the UK have delivered significant rulings this week on worker classification, compensation rights, and tribunal procedures, offering important guidance for employers navigating complex employment obligations.
Indian pharmaceutical company Panacea Biotec has filed appeals before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging three Industrial Tribunal awards issued in March 2026. The contested rulings directed the company to reverse the transfer of 23 workmen and pay full back wages.
The tribunal had also ordered a wage revision and the reinstatement of personnel with 50% back wages dating back to 2014. While the company faces a fourth pending appeal, it has stated that it does not expect these legal developments to have a material financial impact on its operations.
Malaysia's Federal Court has refused to grant Wong Forklift Hire & Services Sdn Bhd leave to appeal a RM1 million constructive dismissal award. The case centred on a manager whose monthly salary was slashed from RM27,500 to RM6,000 — a reduction the Industrial Court found was retaliatory, linked to a family legal dispute. The company was also...
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