https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1869 A unilateral denial of employment to workers after suspension of operations can constitute retrenchment within Chapter VA of the Industrial Disputes Act. Retrenchment requires prior written notice or wages in lieu, statutory severance pay calculated by years of service, and prescribed notice to the appropriate authority. These safeguards apply to apprentices when their cessation of work results from employer action rather than voluntary absence, making them eligible for procedural and compensatory protections under the Act. en-us Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:56:35 +0530 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:56:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1869 A unilateral denial of employment to workers after suspension of operations can constitute retrenchment within Chapter VA of the Industrial Disputes Act. Retrenchment requires prior written notice or wages in lieu, statutory severance pay calculated by years of service, and prescribed notice to the appropriate authority. These safeguards apply to apprentices when their cessation of work results from employer action rather than voluntary absence, making them eligible for procedural and compensatory protections under the Act. Articles Other Topics Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:56:35 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1869