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Paytm employees file govt complaint for unfair termination: Report

Inshorts · 1y ago

Paytm employees file govt complaint for unfair termination: Report

Several Paytm employees have filed a complaint with the Labour Ministry, accusing the startup of unfairly terminating them without compensation, Moneycontrol reported. Earlier this month, Paytm cut an undisclosed number of jobs as part of its restructuring plans. Many employees have reportedly accused Paytm of forcing them to "voluntarily resign" without prior notice or severance.

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Forced layoff row: Paytm not to recover joining bonus after Labour Min intervention

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Forced layoff row: Paytm not to recover joining bonus after Labour Min intervention

Paytm management appeared before the labour commissioner following allegations of employee termination. They agreed not to recover the joining bonus from the worker and to make the notice period payment. The employee, who remains unnamed, accepted the exit offer and the grievance has been resolved. However, some other employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the termination process. The labour commissioner acted swiftly after a complaint was filed by an employee. Paytm did not respond to requests for comment on the issue.

Paytm Agrees To Pay Notice Period Payment To Ex-Employee

Inc42 · 1y ago

Paytm Agrees To Pay Notice Period Payment To Ex-Employee

The labour ministry has announced that Paytm has agreed not to claw back the joining bonus of a former employee. This development follows a summon from the regional labour commissioner office in Bengaluru regarding alleged forced terminations at Paytm. In June, multiple ex-employees of Paytm filed complaints with the ministry, claiming unlawful termination without compensation.

Fired SpaceX workers sue Elon Musk for sexist ‘Dark Ages’ culture, other abuses

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Fired SpaceX workers sue Elon Musk for sexist ‘Dark Ages’ culture, other abuses

Former SpaceX employees have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of fostering a sexist culture at the company. The civil complaint claims that the workers were terminated after expressing their concerns about the culture and urging the board to distance itself from Musk. The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The fired employees have already filed a complaint with the US National Labor Relations Board, which has been delayed by Musk's lawsuit attempting to halt it. SpaceX has not yet responded to the allegations.

Labour Commissioner summons Paytm, employees over alleged forced terminations

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Labour Commissioner summons Paytm, employees over alleged forced terminations

The Regional Labour Commissioner of Bengaluru has requested an investigation into allegations of forced resignations at Paytm. Some employees claim they were coerced into resigning through video calls, without receiving written communication, in order to avoid termination obligations. Paytm denies these allegations, but the Labour Ministry has summoned the management of Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications, and affected employees for a meeting on July 10. Various political organizations have shown support for the affected employees, with the All India Workers Congress offering legal representation and acting as their official spokesperson.

'Leaving exactly at 7... not good': Gurugram startup fires employee in 20 days over 'sutta breaks,' 'leaving office on time'

Business Today

Business Today · 6m ago

'Leaving exactly at 7... not good': Gurugram startup fires employee in 20 days over 'sutta breaks,' 'leaving office on time'

A Gurugram startup terminated an employee for taking smoke breaks and leaving work exactly at 7 PM, leading to frustrations from the director. The employee was dismissed on grounds of alleged inattentiveness, highlighted when they attempted to record the termination discussion. This incident emphasizes volatile startup environments and signals a trend where employees increasingly challenge perceived toxic workplace practices, with the terminated employee filing a complaint with the labor commissioner.

Amazon's fight with unions heads to its grocery aisles

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Amazon's fight with unions heads to its grocery aisles

Employees at a Philadelphia Whole Foods are voting on forming a union to negotiate better wages and benefits, marking Amazon's grocery venture's first such effort. Workers seek higher pay, health insurance for part-timers, and job protection. Management opposes the union, increasing employee scrutiny. An unfair labor practice complaint was filed against Whole Foods. The unionizing effort aligns with broader Amazon employee movements, though management challenges persist, potentially influenced by political changes.

Govt Mulling App To Curb Deceptive Practices By Online Platforms

Inc42 · 1y ago

Govt Mulling App To Curb Deceptive Practices By Online Platforms

The Indian government plans to launch a mobile application to alert consumers about dark patterns used by ecommerce companies. The app aims to detect deceptive techniques and send an alert to users, who can then file a complaint with consumer forums. This initiative is part of the government's agenda for the first 100 days following the formation of the next government. Last year, the government introduced guidelines addressing the regulation of dark patterns in an effort to combat deceptive behavior by ecommerce platforms.

Karnataka plans to end labour exemption to tech firms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Karnataka plans to end labour exemption to tech firms

The Karnataka government is planning to end labour exemptions for technology companies in May 2024. Currently, the IT, ITeS, business process outsourcing, and knowledge process outsourcing firms in the state are exempt from labour regulations. However, citing instances of unfair termination, ID blocking, retrenchment, sexual harassment, and extended working hours, the government aims to bring tech firms under the purview of these regulations. The exemptions, which have been in place since 2014, will cease next year unless renewed. The move aims to ensure job security and protect employees in the tech sector.

Neeraj Arora steps down as Paytm's independent director

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Neeraj Arora steps down as Paytm's independent director

Neeraj Arora, independent director of Paytm, has resigned from the company's board citing personal commitments. Meanwhile, Rajeev Krishnamuralilal Agarwal, a former whole time member at SEBI, has been appointed as a non-executive independent director. This comes amid allegations of unfair layoff practices at Paytm. The company has been witnessing a decline in sales and has undergone restructuring, with several top-level employees, including Bhavesh Gupta, the former president and COO, leaving the company. Paytm plans to focus more on a distribution-only credit model temporarily due to macroeconomic conditions affecting repayments.

Govt orders probe into ride-hailing apps over alleged price discrimination

YourStory

YourStory · 8m ago

Govt orders probe into ride-hailing apps over alleged price discrimination

The CCPA will investigate ride-hailing apps for alleged unfair trade practices regarding different fares on Android and Apple devices. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi expressed concern over the apparent disregard for transparency and consumers' rights. The Central Consumer Protection Authority has been instructed to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a report promptly. The investigation will also encompass food delivery and ticket booking apps to ensure zero tolerance for consumer exploitation. This follows media reports highlighting price discrepancies between mobile platforms for identical rides.

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