Could be the company polices need to be in printed form

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The matter has been discussed in other threads initiated by you also.

1. The company is not concealing it from employees by keeping it on shared web portal that can be accessed by employees.
2. The companies do insert in appointment letter that service shall be governed by say  HR policies announced from time to time and would try to take refuge in………………that employee has consented by accepting it on appointment letter.
3. Performance bonus: it is in addition to wages (that can’t be lower than Min.Wages) and establishment can succeed in having a private policy.
4. Leave: can’t be inferior to provisions  of Karnataka Shops and Commercial establishments Act, but can be superior to as provided for in the Act. Company might draft a leave policy after negotiated settlement with employees/ as per standing orders .
5. Notice Period: can’t be inferior to provisions of Karnataka Shops and Commercial establishments Act, standing orders (model/certified). Longer notice period is beneficial for the employer but detrimental to the interest of employees.
6.  State of Karnataka has made it mandatory to have GRC in each company.
7. IT/ITeS employee’s union are existing in Karnataka and have done a good job. Trade Unions have embraced employee’s unions. Unions can negotiate for employees.
8. As per ID Act employee’s can form ‘Works Committee’ and it is an authority as per the Act.