Who Pays Gratuity to Contract Workers? A Legal Analysis of Principal Employer’s Liability Post-Termination

In India’s dynamic employment ecosystem, especially within industries that rely heavily on manpower outsourcing, a recurring legal question has emerged: Is a principal employer liable to pay gratuity to contract workers when the contractor fails to do so, particularly after the contract is terminated and the site is closed? The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 […]