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In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on July , , Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitend...
The central government has officially confirmed its decision to constitute the th Central Pay Commi...
Maharashtra government has initiated a pilot program to test staggered office timings and explore al...
Delhi High Court has ordered Wipro Limited to pay ₹2 lakh in compensatory damages to a former employee for defamatory remarks made in his termination letter. The ruling, delivered by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, sets a precedent in Indian employment law by recognizing the reputational harm caused by stigmatic language in internal HR documents. The […]
Union Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners. According to reports by Ambit Institutional Equities, the commission is expected to submit its recommendations by the end of 2025, with implementation likely to begin from January 1, […]
Government of Telangana has officially permitted 10-hour workdays for employees in commercial establishments, excluding shops. The decision, announced by the Labour Department and set to take effect from July 8, is part of a broader effort to align state labour regulations with evolving business needs while embedding safeguards to protect worker welfare. The reform modifies […]
Madhya Pradesh government has officially permitted women to work night shifts across industries, commercial establishments, shopping malls, and production units. The decision, announced by the State Labour Department, is part of a broader strategy to enhance women’s workforce participation, promote economic empowerment, and align with national efforts to modernize labour laws. The Madhya Pradesh government […]
Bihar government has approved an amendment to the Bihar Factory Rules, 1950, allowing women—except pregnant and lactating mothers—to work in factories classified as hazardous. The move, passed during a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, marks a significant shift in the state’s labour policy and is expected to open up new employment […]
Orissa High Court has declared that maternity leave and associated benefits must be extended to all female employees, regardless of their employment status—be it permanent, temporary, or contractual. The decision, delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justices Dixit Krishna Shripad and Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo, upholds a 2022 single-judge verdict in favor of Anindita Mishra, a […]
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 […]
