State of Punjab vs Jagjit Singh — Equal pay for contractual employees

News23 Nov 2016

End of wage disparities?

The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment, upholds the principle of equal pay for equal work irrespective of whether one is a “permanent” or a “contract”...

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What:: The Supreme Court decided that temporary workers should receive the same pay as permanent employees doing similar work.
Who:: The State of Punjab is the government party and Jagjit Singh is the individual involved in the legal dispute.
When:: Reported on 23 Nov 2016.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court ruled that paying different wages for the same work violates the principle of equal pay for equal work.
What it means:: This establishes that contractual employees are entitled to receive wages equal to those of regular staff members performing identical duties.

The Hindu

News29 Oct 2016

Equal Pay For Equal Work Applicable To Contractual Employees : Supreme Court

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has held that the principal of 'equal pay for equal work' has to be made applicable to those engaged as daily...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court decided that employees on temporary contracts deserve the same pay as permanent staff doing similar work.
Who:: The State of Punjab is the government party and Jagjit Singh is the respondent representing the contractual employees.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2016.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court ruled that paying people differently for the same job violates the principle of equal pay for equal work.
What it means:: Contractual employees can now demand pay matching permanent workers who perform the same duties and responsibilities.

NDTV

News27 Oct 2016

Contractual staff must get at par wages: Supreme Court

In a far-reaching verdict that brings relief to lakhs of contractual employees working in government departments and agencies, the Supreme Court ruled on...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court decided that workers on temporary contracts must receive the same pay as permanent employees.
Who:: The Supreme Court of India is the court, and the State of Punjab is the agency involved.
When:: Reported on 27 Oct 2016.
Where:: Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court ruled that employees performing the same work should receive equal pay regardless of their contract status.
What it means:: Contractual staff are now entitled to wages at par with their permanent counterparts for similar work.

Hindustan Times

State of Punjab vs Jagjit Singh — Equal pay for contractual employees

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End of wage disparities?

Equal Pay For Equal Work Applicable To Contractual Employees : Supreme Court

Contractual staff must get at par wages: Supreme Court