Practical Legal Guidance
Retrenchment
The termination of a workman's employment by the employer for reasons other than punishment.
Detailed Meaning
Retrenchment is the termination of a workman's service by the employer for any reason other than as a punishment inflicted by disciplinary action, and does not include voluntary retirement, retirement on reaching a prescribed age, or non-renewal of a fixed-term contract on its expiry. Retrenchment of a workman satisfying prescribed conditions of service generally requires notice and compensation as conditions precedent.
Authoritative Sources & Provenance
Relevant Legislation
- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Related Concepts
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