Imagine a senior scientist at a prestigious Indian research institute, dedicated to their work for the past five years. Suddenly, a new Director arrives, changing the performance evaluation system. Now, the institute is tracking the exact hours scientists spend within the building, threatening to cut salaries if they don’t meet an arbitrary threshold. This seems unfair, as scientists often work tirelessly, contributing to global research through publications and breakthroughs. Is it legal for the institute to penalize them based on this new, rigid system?

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › Imagine a senior scientist at a prestigious Indian research institute, dedicated to their work for the past five years. Suddenly, a new Director arrives, changing the performance evaluation system. Now, the institute is tracking the exact hours scientists spend within the building, threatening to cut salaries if they don’t meet an arbitrary threshold. This seems unfair, as scientists often work tirelessly, contributing to global research through publications and breakthroughs. Is it legal for the institute to penalize them based on this new, rigid system?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

Imagine a senior scientist at a prestigious Indian research institute, dedicated to their work for the past five years. Suddenly, a new Director arrives, changing the performance evaluation system. Now, the institute is tracking the exact hours scientists spend within the building, threatening to cut salaries if they don’t meet an arbitrary threshold. This seems unfair, as scientists often work tirelessly, contributing to global research through publications and breakthroughs. Is it legal for the institute to penalize them based on this new, rigid system?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Indian law does not explicitly mandate a specific performance evaluation system for research institutes. However, such a system should be reasonable and not arbitrary. Penalizing scientists solely based on time spent within the building, without considering other contributions, could be considered unfair and potentially illegal under labor laws, as it undermines the principles of fair compensation and professional autonomy.

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