The Supreme Court has denied action against employers. These were responsible for wage frauds to employees in the industry. Privatized companies now have the full support of the Government. Today, the Supreme Court failed to take any coercive actions. Against employers that did not pay their employees during the nationwide lock down. Moreover, the courts asked employers and employees to negotiate on wage payments. Since, the Government plans to privatize firms that are incurring losses. It is supporting them at the moment for the betterment of the economy. Not only do the laborers but also the industry employers require each other. The bench observed the matter and asked the presenters to seek the matter manually.
Also, the court gave a swerve of directions to state labor departments. Because, it might help them to facilitate these negotiations. Firstly, State Governments were required to facilitate, initiate the process of settlement. Lastly, it had to then submit a detailed report to the Labor Commissioners regarding this. Although, the home ministry issued an order previously. On 29th March it notified. “All employers have to pay full wages to their employees. During the lock down period.” Hence, the Center has been given four weeks. To file its reply on the question of legality and validity of the ministry’s issue.
Home Ministry Order Conclusions
The home ministry said that all “employers” were required to pay. But, it did not matter if they were retailers or industry employers. Keeping this in mind the Supreme Court cannot just simply deny this injustice. However, for the time being. The judgement was pronounced by a three-judge bench. Lest, it included Justice Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah. The petitions were filed by more than 15 micro, small and medium enterprises against the Centre’s order.
Therefore, On 4th June the court had granted interim protection to private companies. Saying no coercive action will be taken against them. Shockingly, Attorney general KK Venugopal had apprised the bench. Stating that the 29th March notification was a temporary measure. Henceforth, The Supreme Court also said that 100% payment was not necessary but a 50-75 % attempt must be paid.
