Parvez Rahim

Wise supervision

Wise supervision

Annual increments of the unionised staff are guaranteed... Published 08 Oct, 2022 07:21am
NON-FICTION: THE WITNESS AND THE PLAYER

NON-FICTION: THE WITNESS AND THE PLAYER

Javed Jabbar’s latest memoir is a recounting of a turbulent period in Pakistan’s chequered political history and a now mostly... Updated 27 Oct, 2022 05:52pm
Labour settlements

Labour settlements

The clauses should not leave any room for ambiguity. Published 06 Sep, 2022 10:24am
Domestic inquiries

Domestic inquiries

It isn’t necessary to take disciplinary action for every wrong. Published 25 Aug, 2022 07:17am
Labour litigation

Labour litigation

Lawyers are confused about which forum to approach. Published 18 Jul, 2022 01:54pm
Industrial relations

Industrial relations

The absence of a union means unilateral decisions by the management... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:26am
Union activity

Union activity

There is no substitute for collective bargaining with unions... Published 08 Jun, 2022 06:05am
Share in profit

Share in profit

Provinces need to update workers’ welfare laws. Published 17 May, 2022 07:46am
Devolution effect

Devolution effect

Labour laws are in a state of confusion. Published 29 Mar, 2022 07:08am
Absent employees

Absent employees

Leave allowed under the law is quite generous. Published 20 Dec, 2021 07:05am
Health benefits

Health benefits

SESSI should be focusing on improving medical standards at its outlets. Published 08 Nov, 2021 07:19am
‘Hire and fire’

‘Hire and fire’

Employers often flout the law in sacking workers. Published 28 Sep, 2021 07:31am
Wage administration

Wage administration

Almost all countries revise minimum wages from time to time. Published 31 Aug, 2021 07:42am
EOBI’s challenge

EOBI’s challenge

The centre and provinces must find a solution to the pensions issue. Published 10 Jul, 2021 06:54am
Workers’ welfare

Workers’ welfare

The celebration of May Day in Pakistan has become a mere ritual. Published 01 May, 2021 05:59am
NON-FICTION: THE HIDDEN VOICES OF FILM

NON-FICTION: THE HIDDEN VOICES OF FILM

A sequel book by a music aficionado provides insight into the life and work of 35 more film playback singers from the Subcont... Published 31 Jan, 2021 07:06am
NON-FICTION: FLYING THE RED BANNER

NON-FICTION: FLYING THE RED BANNER

A book traces the history of Pakistan’s leftist labour movement through the life and politics of activist Karamat Ali Published 06 Dec, 2020 08:17am
Apprenticeship law

Apprenticeship law

Some gaps remain in the law, which must be addressed. Published 16 Mar, 2020 06:47am
Date of birth

Date of birth

Reducing ages on paper is a common practice in Pakistan. Published 18 Feb, 2020 07:21am