The Economic Times

After 43 years, family wins back pay and post-death benefits for employee fired for yelling at company doctor

After a 43-year legal battle, the family of an employee fired for yelling at a company doctor has won back pay and post-death benefits. The Jharkhand High Court ruled the dismissal harsh, citing medical negligence and the employee's severe pain as mitigating factors. The family will receive 40% of back wages and all consequential benefits.