| Case ID |
d7e1adaf-1c84-4743-ba6d-2ce34c62d629 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-492 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 08, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 04, 1996 |
| Decision |
The court determined that the terms 'Gross Salary/Wages' and 'Consolidated Salary' are broad and should include special allowances for increments and bonuses. The court ruled that the workers could not be deprived of these benefits based on the argument that they do not form part of wages. The ruling emphasized the importance of interpreting the terms in line with their ordinary meanings and cited previous cases to support its decision. The application was allowed, affirming the rights of the workers to receive all entitled benefits under the settlement agreement. |
| Summary |
In the case of Bayer Pharma Employees Union Registered C.B.A. vs. Bayer Pharma (Private) Limited, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh addressed a dispute regarding the interpretation of 'Gross Salary/Wages' and 'Consolidated Salary' as outlined in a settlement agreement between the workers' union and the company. The decision, delivered on August 8, 1996, clarified that these terms encompass all forms of remuneration, including special allowances, for the purpose of calculating increments and bonuses. This case is significant in understanding labor rights, wage definitions, and the enforcement of settlement terms in Pakistan's labor law context. The decision highlighted the court's commitment to safeguarding workers' rights and ensuring fair compensation practices. It also referenced relevant precedents, reinforcing the legal framework surrounding employment benefits and wage calculations. Key terms related to labor law, employee rights, and wage interpretation emerged as critical themes in this ruling, making it a notable case for legal scholars and practitioners in the field. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Bayer Pharma (Private) Limited,
Bayer Pharma Employees Union Registered C.B.A.
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| Judges |
Mushtaq Ali Qazi
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| Lawyers |
Shafiq Qureshi,
Abdul Hafiz
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| Petitioners |
Bayer Pharma Employees Union Registered C.B.A.
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| Respondents |
Bayer Pharma (Private) Limited
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 871,
1997 PLC 575
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| Other Citations |
Annoor Textile Mills Ltd. v. The Federation of Pakistan PLD 1994 SC 568,
Zain Packaging Industries Limited v. Abdul Rashid 1994 SCMR 2222
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969,
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968
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| Sections |
50,
10(c)
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