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Labour ministry summons Amazon following complaint by employee union

NITES has written to the Labour Ministry alleging that Amazon India is forcing employees to quit

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Under the Industrial Dispute Act, an employer cannot lay off staff without prior permission from the government, and a copy of the application has to be given to the concerned workmen as well

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru

4 min read Last Updated : Nov 22 2022 | 9:27 PM IST

Following a complaint by employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) on layoffs by Amazon in India, the Labour Ministry has summoned an official of the e-commerce firm in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

“You are requested to attend this office with all relevant records in the matter either personally or through an authorized representative on the aforesaid date and time without fail,” said a letter from the Labour Ministry, addressed to Amazon’s senior manager for public policy Smitha Sharma.

The letter was signed by A Anjanappa, Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner in Bengaluru and reviewed by Business Standard.

“We are highly thankful to the

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