Documentation Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

Can an employer terminate an employee without notice or severance pay in India?

Under the Industrial Disputes Act and State Shops and Establishments Acts, termination without 30-day prior notice or payment in lieu of notice is illegal, except for proven gross misconduct established after a formal domestic disciplinary enquiry.

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