EMPLOYEE TERMINATION

Matthew Baltzell, CEO of Cap X Media, faced a social media backlash after posting about firing an employee on LinkedIn. His 10-minute meeting with the employee, offering a severance package and a future reference, was seen as both professional and i...

Paytm layoffs: Following the RBI's decision to terminate Paytm Payments Bank and the wallet business, numerous employees are being asked to "voluntarily resign" without prior notice. Many have reported being denied severance pay and instructed to re...

Eight former employees of SpaceX sued Elon Musk for wrongful termination due to raising concerns about sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

Eight engineers have filed a lawsuit against SpaceX and Elon Musk, alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment. The engineers claim they were fired for raising concerns about Musk's behavior and a sexist culture at SpaceX. SpaceX has denied ...

The Air India Express Employees Union criticizes the airline's management for issuing charge-sheets to cabin crew members who reported sick during a recent strike. The Union warns of detrimental effects on the company and passengers, urging cooperat...

Air India Express has charged 200 cabin crew members for reporting sick amid significant operational disruptions last month, which the Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU) calls an unfair labor practice. The union, claiming prior issues were se...

Nirupama VG, Founder, AdAstra Consultants, says performance improvement plans (PIPs) often carry a stigma, signalling underperformance or imminent termination. However, they can also be pivotal moments for employees to reset and excel.

A former Meta engineer sued the company for bias in handling Gaza-related content, alleging wrongful termination. Meta faced criticism for suppressing Palestinian support amid the Gaza conflict.

Delhi Police have imposed prohibitory orders banning drone and laser beam activities near the approach path of flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport due to VVIP aircraft movement and political events. The orders come into force from June 1 ...

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone on Friday said its wholly owned subsidiary Adani International Ports Holdings Pte Ltd (AIPH) has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority to operate and manage Container Terminal 2...

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is in discussions for potential merger and acquisition deals in India following the collapse of its merger deal with Zee Entertainment. The deal between Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Zee couldn't go throug...

Happy Monday! UPI's ease of use is driving a shift to cashless payments, leaving debit cards behind. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The termination of H-1B workers can be complex, especially when garden leave is involved. The ambiguity arises from the period between formal notice and payment cessation. While USCIS guidelines lean towards the formal notice date for termination, d...

The strike by the cabin crew was called last Thursday and the Tata Group-owned carrier also withdrew termination letters issued to 25 cabin crew following a conciliation meeting convened by the chief labour commissioner in the national capital.

Air India Express Layoffs: Following the cancellation of approximately 80 flights, Air India Express, under Tata ownership, has terminated the employment of 25 cabin crew members for their failure to report to work. The salaries of crew members have...

Following the termination of 30 crew members at Tata-owned Air India Express due to a mass sick leave protest, the airline has revealed plans for assistance from its sister carrier, Air India. According to a spokesperson, Air India will step in to o...

Air India Express operations get better post-strike with staff reinstated. Normalcy expected soon after meeting with Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. Cabin crew to report with fitness certificate. Issues include AIX Connect merger.

Tata-owned Air India Express cabin crew returned to work after 25 colleagues reinstated, resolving disruptions. The management of the low-cost airlines also said it will will look into the issues raised by the union.

Tesla's recent layoffs, including an Indian techie, have sparked controversy. The techie, who was promoted just a month before, faced unexpected termination due to restructuring. The layoffs are part of Tesla's efforts to reduce its workforce by 10%...