https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=5495 Back wages for a reinstated dismissed employee are discretionary and not automatic; entitlement depends on factors such as proven misconduct or criminal involvement, procedural fairness in disciplinary enquiry, length and nature of service, delay in seeking relief, and whether the employee was gainfully employed while out of service. The employee bears initial burden to show lack of alternative income, after which the employer may rebut. Courts may award full, partial, or no back wages according to these circumstances. en-us Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:44:26 +0530 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:29:42 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=5495 Back wages for a reinstated dismissed employee are discretionary and not automatic; entitlement depends on factors such as proven misconduct or criminal involvement, procedural fairness in disciplinary enquiry, length and nature of service, delay in seeking relief, and whether the employee was gainfully employed while out of service. The employee bears initial burden to show lack of alternative income, after which the employer may rebut. Courts may award full, partial, or no back wages according to these circumstances. Articles Other Topics Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:44:26 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=5495