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Updated on: Nov 2025

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Key Takeaways from the New Labour Codes

Nov 22, 2025

India Implements Unified Labour Codes to Simplify Compliance

Government of India today announced the implementation of all four consolidated Labour Codes, effect...

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Nov 21, 2025

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India Plans Major HR Overhaul to Match Global Standards

India is preparing a major reform of human resource HR standards in the services sector, aiming to...

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Nov 18, 2025

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UP Govt Unifies Labor Law Jurisdiction to Cover Entire State

UP government has enacted a major policy change by extending the jurisdiction of key labor welfare a...

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Nov 17, 2025

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Assam Adopts Unified Pension Scheme to Bridge NPS-OPS Gap

In a landmark decision aimed at bridging the long-standing divide between the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and the market-linked National Pension System (NPS), the Assam government has formally launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The scheme, notified by the Finance Department, creates a new, hybrid retirement framework that promises assured, market-independent payouts for state employees currently […]

Nov 15, 2025

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Karnataka Notifies One Paid Menstrual Leave Per Month

Karnataka government has formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to legally mandate a paid menstrual leave policy that extends uniformly across both the public and organized private sectors. The new rule grants all eligible working women one day of paid leave per month, totaling 12 days annually. This recognizes menstrual health as a […]

Nov 14, 2025

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Tamil Nadu Raises Dearness Allowance by 3%

Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has announced a 3 percentage point hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its government employees, teachers, and pensioners. The announcement, made on Thursday, raises the DA rate from the existing 55% to 58% of the basic pay, bringing the state’s allowance on par with the rate recently declared by the […]

Nov 14, 2025

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Karnataka Mandates 5% Disabled Quota in Private Jobs

Karnataka Labour Department is preparing a comprehensive Bill to mandate up to a 5% job reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in private sector companies across the state. If enacted, this legislation will make Karnataka the first state in India to legally enforce such a quota in private employment, shifting the current paradigm from voluntary […]

Nov 8, 2025

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UP Factories Act Enforced: Daily Work Hours Extended to 12

Uttar Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Act has officially come into force following President Droupadi Murmu’s assent, enabling the state government to extend the maximum daily working hours in factories to 12 hours, up from the previous limit of 9 hours. The legislation, notified on November 4, 2025, is part of the state’s broader push to enhance […]

Nov 6, 2025

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Haryana Revises Wages for Daily-Wage and Part-Time Workers

Haryana government has announced a comprehensive wage revision that will come into effect from January 1, 2025. The decision, formalized through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, applies to workers employed in various government departments, boards, corporations, and public undertakings across the state. Haryana Wage Revision: Background and Rationale The wage revision follows […]

Nov 4, 2025

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Manusmriti Mention in Draft Labour Policy Triggers Backlash

Union government’s recently released draft labour policy, titled Shram Shakti Niti 2025, has ignited a political and ideological controversy for referencing the Manusmriti, an ancient Hindu text, as a foundational element of labour governance in India. The policy, released earlier this month for public consultation, describes the Manusmriti as embedding “the moral basis of labour […]

Oct 30, 2025

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New Jersey Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Amazon

The State of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of discriminating against pregnant and disabled warehouse workers by denying legally mandated workplace accommodations. The complaint, filed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in Essex County Superior Court, alleges that Amazon routinely failed to provide reasonable adjustments such as […]

Oct 24, 2025

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Coal Workers May Get Improved Pension and Insurance

Ministry of Coal has proposed a new legislation—the Coal Mines Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2025—to overhaul the existing social security framework for coal workers. The bill seeks to replace the 77-year-old Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948. It also aims to align coal sector social security with contemporary labour […]

Oct 9, 2025

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Government Extends UPS Opt-In Deadline to November 30

Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for central government employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to opt into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until 30 November 2025. The previous deadline of 30 September 2025 has been pushed forward by two months following multiple requests from staff unions and stakeholders seeking […]

Oct 4, 2025

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Odisha Approves Labour Law Reforms to Boost Employment

Odisha Cabinet has approved major amendments to the Factories Act, 1948 and the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956. The reforms, cleared during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, are expected to simplify compliance, expand economic activity, and enhance workforce participation across the state. The revised provisions apply to shops […]

Sep 30, 2025

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Cognizant Faces Legal Challenge Over Logo Design in India

Cognizant Technology Solutions, the U.S.-based IT services giant, has removed its logo from all digital platforms in India following a Bombay High Court order reinstating a ban on its use. The decision stems from an ongoing trademark infringement case filed by Bengaluru-based fintech firm Atyati Technologies, which alleges that Cognizant’s logo closely resembles its own […]

Sep 25, 2025