Kavita Iyer

Kavita Iyer

Labour Law & Employment Regulation Labour Law

Labour and employment law writer covering the four new Labour Codes, gig worker rights, industrial disputes, and workplace safety regulation. Reports from factory floors and platform economy hearings.

Articles by Kavita (3)

Labour Law

Who Proves You're a Real Employee? Supreme Court Clarifies

In a landmark ruling on worker rights, India's Supreme Court settles a burning question: when a company claims someone isn't really an employee, who has to prove it?

4 May 2026 · 6 min read · 27 views
Labour Law

Your Boss Can't Hide the Investigation Report From You

Supreme Court rules workers have the right to see the inquiry officer's report before punishment is decided. Even if your company's rulebook says otherwise.

14 April 2026 · 6 min read · 52 views
Labour Law

When Your Union Makes a Deal, Can Your Employer Ignore You?

A 1976 Supreme Court case reveals how union settlements work—and when they bind all workers, even those who weren't consulted.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 71 views