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Madhya Pradesh government has officially permitted women to work night shifts across industries, com...
Bihar government has approved an amendment to the Bihar Factory Rules, , allowing womenexcept p...
Orissa High Court has declared that maternity leave and associated benefits must be extended to all ...
Haryana Government has announced a revised wage structure for part-time and daily wage employees, effective from January 1, 2025. The update was formalized through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, and applies to workers employed under the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN). The revision introduces two salary slabs, offering greater transparency and equitable […]
On July 1, 2025, Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, a large-scale initiative aimed at generating over 3.5 crore jobs across India within two years. With a total outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the scheme is part of a broader ₹2 lakh crore employment and skilling package […]
As the government prepares the groundwork for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a long-standing demand from central government pensioners may finally see resolution. The commission is likely to review and potentially reduce the 15-year commuted pension deduction period to 12 years. This change could significantly improve the financial well-being of millions of retirees. The […]
Genpact, a global professional services firm, has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over its alleged implementation of a 10-hour workday policy. What began as internal murmurs has now escalated into a full-blown public debate, with employees, HR professionals, and industry observers raising concerns about work-life balance, mental health, and corporate transparency. […]
Delhi High Court (Delhi HC) has held that an individual cannot be forced to either return to a former employer or remain unemployed due to restrictive post-employment clauses. The judgment, delivered by Justice Tejas Karia in the case of Varun Tyagi v. Daffodil Software Private Limited, strikes down a non-compete clause as violative of Section […]
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, is on the verge of finalising a new long-term wage settlement with its recognised employee union, the United Union of Hyundai Employees (UUHE). The development marks a significant moment in the company’s industrial relations, especially as it navigates a complex landscape involving competing union […]
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is facing serious allegations after a Bengaluru-based employee filed a First Information Report (FIR) accusing three senior colleagues of caste-based verbal abuse and workplace harassment. The complaint, which has now been formally registered by Gurugram police, has sparked widespread concern over workplace discrimination and corporate accountability in India’s aviation sector. The […]
Government of Maharashtra has launched Maha-AASTHA, a comprehensive digital platform aimed at transforming human resource (HR) management across all state government departments. The initiative is designed to streamline personnel administration for nearly 7 lakh government employees, bringing uniformity, transparency, and efficiency to HR operations. The platform is part of the state’s broader administrative reform strategy, […]
Karnataka government has stirred widespread debate with its proposal to amend the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, potentially allowing 12-hour workdays in the state, including in Bengaluru—India’s largest IT hub. The move, aimed at aligning state labour laws with Union government directives, has triggered strong opposition from employee unions, particularly in the IT/ITeS […]
Central Government has issued a final call to its employees currently enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) to consider switching to the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) before the June 30, 2025 deadline. The UPS, operational since April 1, 2025, promises assured monthly pensions, enhanced family benefits, and a more secure post-retirement future—marking […]
Madhya Pradesh government has officially cleared the path for long-pending promotions of state employees. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s cabinet on June 17, 2025, marks a significant policy shift that is expected to benefit nearly four lakh government employees and create two lakh new vacancies across departments. Background: Legal Disputes and Policy […]
Central Government of India has announced full parity in gratuity benefits for pensioners under the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh announced the move on June 18, 2025. It addresses a long-standing demand from government staff and aligns retirement benefits across […]
