I’ve been trying to get my rightful recognition for a job I held at GAIL in Noida from 1991 to 1995. GAIL claims I was a contract worker, but I worked as a Dispatch Clerk the entire time. I’m concerned that this is affecting my current efforts at ALC in Dehradun. Do you think I have a case? I’ve already lost precious years trying to get this resolved.

You may have a case based on the “Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970,” which aims to regulate and eventually abolish contract labor. If GAIL misclassified your role as contract labor while you performed duties similar to regular employees, you may have grounds to challenge this. You should seek legal counsel to assess the specifics of your situation and explore options for redress.