Kerala government has told the High Court that DA is an administrative benefit, not a legal right, and current finances do not allow payment of arrears. A Supreme Court verdict on borrowing limits may determine the next steps. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/dearness-allowance-not-employees-right-govt-not-in-a-financial-position-to-grant-it-kerala-informs-high-court-ghlluefz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaNews #DearnessAllowance #HighCourt #PublicSectorEmployees

A man on the radio is drawing a distinction between #PublicSectorEmployees and #PrvateSectorEmployees, with particular emphasis on pay.
I don't understand why there should be a difference, surely a job is worth what it's worth?