Labour Law: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jan 2026

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of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave

Jan 9, 2026

Gratuity Settlements Now Finalized Upon First Retirement

The Union Government has issued a crucial clarification regarding the Payment of Gratuity Act, ,...

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Jan 9, 2026

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Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage c...

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Jan 7, 2026

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th Pay Commission to Reset DA and Redefine Indian Pay Matrix

As of January , , the transition from the th to the th Pay Commission CPC has officially be...

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Jan 6, 2026

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Hiring

How India’s Labour Codes are Lowering Hiring Barriers

India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades following the official implementation of four consolidated Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. Industry experts suggest that these reforms—the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—will act as a major catalyst […]

Jan 3, 2026

Industry

New Labour Codes Will Impact MNC Bottom Lines

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating in India are preparing for a significant overhaul of their compensation strategies as the central government moves closer to implementing four landmark labour codes. These codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—aim to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws. While the reforms are designed to improve the ease of […]

Dec 27, 2025

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Aadhaar Payroll Audit Unmasks 7,000 Ghost Workers

A major digital audit, through Aadhaar, of government payrolls has sent shockwaves through the public administration sector, uncovering approximately 7,000 “ghost workers”—fictitious or non-existent employees—drawing salaries from the state exchequer. A mandatory Aadhaar-linking drive for contract and outsourced staff triggered the investigation. This audit exposed a sophisticated web of identity manipulation and financial siphoning that could […]

Dec 26, 2025

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The Data Behind the Growing Public Outcry Against FedEx

In a growing controversy that has ignited debate over corporate ethics and nationalistic hiring practices, global logistics giant FedEx is facing intense public and political scrutiny. The criticism centers on a stark paradox: the company has significantly increased its hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa scheme while simultaneously executing large-scale layoffs of its American workforce. The Multi-Billion […]

Dec 24, 2025

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WeWork India Grants New Parents 6 Months of Work-From-Home

WeWork India has unveiled a comprehensive suite of “progressive wellbeing” policies. Announced on December 22, 2025, these measures are designed to address the nuanced needs of a diverse, multi-generational workforce. By introducing industry-leading benefits such as menstrual and menopausal leave, extended remote work for new parents, and sabbaticals, the company aims to foster an environment of empathy, inclusivity, and long-term […]

Dec 23, 2025

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MP to Roll Out 80% Salary Rule for Extended Child Care Leave

MP government has announced the implementation of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2025. Set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, these new regulations will replace the nearly five-decade-old rules established in 1977. The move will impact over 6.5 lakh MP government employees, aligning the state’s leave policies with Central Government standards while introducing modern […]

Dec 23, 2025

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Delhi Govt’s Restrictions on Late Office Hrs. for Women Employees

The Delhi government has issued a fresh notification restricting the night shifts for women employees across various commercial establishments and factories, sparking a renewed debate on worker safety versus equal employment opportunity. The move mandates stringent conditions for allowing women to work late, primarily aimed at ensuring their physical security and welfare. Delhi Govt’s New […]

Dec 16, 2025

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Labour Codes Ensure Seamless Operations and Universal Benefits

India has officially ushered in a new era for its workforce and industry with the implementation of the four unified Labour Codes, effective from November 21, 2025. These monumental reforms, which consolidate 29 separate and often conflicting central labour laws, are specifically designed to address long-standing regulatory inconsistencies. Senior officials from the Union Ministry of […]

Dec 15, 2025

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Digital Leash or Legal Right? India Debates Right to Disconnect Bill

A renewed push for the ‘Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025’ in Parliament has decisively reopened the national conversation on work-life boundaries, highlighting the severe strain of the “always-on” digital economy. Introduced as a private member’s bill by NCP MP Supriya Sule, the legislation proposes to grant employees the legal right to ignore all work-related electronic […]

Dec 15, 2025

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Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances

The impending implementation of the four new Labour Codes, often referred to collectively as the Labour Code 2025, is poised to reshape India’s industrial relations landscape, with a primary focus on worker welfare and dispute resolution speed. A key highlight providing immediate relief to millions of employees is the set of provisions designed to ensure […]

Dec 10, 2025

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DGCA Panel to Summon IndiGo CEO and COO Over Flight Chaos

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has escalated its high-stakes probe into the systemic flight disruptions plaguing IndiGo, setting the stage for a critical accountability review. A specially constituted DGCA panel is now widely expected to summon the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pieter Elbers, and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, for a […]

Dec 10, 2025

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Loco Pilots Demand Work-Hour Cap, Citing IndiGo Fatigue Crisis

The crisis that gripped IndiGo following issues related to pilot fatigue and duty hour compliance has brought renewed focus on the strenuous working conditions faced by loco pilots in the Indian Railways. The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has seized this moment to amplify its long-pending demand for a scientific, globally-aligned Fatigue Risk Management System […]

Dec 9, 2025