Retirement crisis: 8 big pension & gratuity disputes every worker must know

Retirement conflicts are rising across Indian sectors, from low pensions that lag behind inflation and healthcare costs to delayed arrears leaving seniors financially strained. Common disputes include pay disparities between retiree batches, triggering Supreme Court cases, and EPFO higher pension rejections with high denial rates. Grievance portals like CPENGRAMS handle thousands of monthly complaints on family pension errors, bank delays, and untimely retirement dues.