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Updated on: Sep 2024

Labour Law

EY Pune Work Policies Maharashtra Labour Department Probes

Sep 24, 2024

EY Employee Death NHRC Investigates and Ministry Reacts

In a heart-wrenching incident that has brought corporate work culture under scrutiny, Anna Sebastian...

Demise

Sep 23, 2024

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Karnataka Well-Being Six Days of Paid Menstrual Leave Proposed

Karnataka, a state in southern India, is currently deliberating a progressive paid menstrual leave p...

Labour Law

Sep 21, 2024

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Supreme Court Says Resignation Isnt Final Until Employer Accepts

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified an essential aspect of employmen...

Employment

Sep 17, 2024

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Labour Law

Software Glitch Triggers Tax Demand Notices for TCS Employees

The Income Tax Department has recently sent demand notices to a significant number of TCS employees, ranging from 30,000 to 40,000 individuals. These notices pertain to discrepancies in their tax deducted at source (TDS) claims. The issue has raised concerns among employees and the company alike. The Glitch and Communication from TCS The tax demand varies […]

Sep 13, 2024

Labour Law

Byju’s Former Staff Face Income Tax Notices on Unpaid TDS

The income tax department’s recent actions have sent shockwaves through the former employee ranks of edtech giant Byju’s. Over the last ten days, several ex-employees have received notices related to unpaid Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). These notices, delivered via email and courier, pertain to taxes that were deducted by Byju’s from employees’ salaries but […]

Sep 13, 2024

Labour Law

Company’s Stance on Child Sick Leave; Family vs. Work

In a move that has ignited widespread outrage, an unnamed company recently issued a memo declaring that employees can no longer take leave to care for their sick children. The policy, which surfaced on the popular Reddit forum ‘antiwork,’ has drawn sharp criticism for its seemingly harsh approach to employee well-being and work-life balance. The […]

Sep 12, 2024

Jobs

Samsung India to Lay Off Executives Amid Business Slowdown

In a significant strategic shift, Samsung Electronics India has announced plans to lay off over 200 executives, constituting nearly 10% of its managerial workforce. These layoffs come as the company faces a combination of factors impacting its operations: slowing business growth, declining consumer demand, and increased competition. The Context Samsung India, the country’s largest consumer electronics and mobile phone manufacturer […]

Sep 11, 2024

Employment

Infosys to Face Government Probe Over Delayed Recruitment

The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has directed the Karnataka government to initiate an investigation into the delayed onboarding of fresh engineering graduates by Infosys, one of India’s leading IT giants. The directive comes in response to multiple complaints filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a Pune-based IT union, alleging exploitation […]

Sep 6, 2024

Employment

SEBI Employees Rally Against Management and Work Culture

In a dramatic turn of events, up to 200 employees of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) gathered at the market regulator’s headquarters in Mumbai on September 5, 2024. Their protest was triggered by a recent press release issued by SEBI, which dismissed their earlier claims about an unprofessional work culture as “misguided […]

Sep 5, 2024

Employment

Union Minister Chairs Roundtable Meeting with Trade Unions

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, chaired a roundtable meeting with representatives from Central Trade Unions Organisations (CTUOs) in New Delhi. The meeting, attended by Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Smt. Shobha Karandlaje, and senior officials of the Ministry, centered around critical labor-related discussions, […]

Aug 29, 2024

Labour Law

Tech Firm Five9 Faces Tough Choices; Layoffs Announced

Five9, a San Ramon-based contact center products vendor, has recently announced workforce reduction. The company has decided to lay off approximately 7 percent of its workforce. This move comes as part of the company’s broader efforts to drive balanced, profitable growth and increase shareholder value. The Layoff Announcement by Five9 In an email to employees, […]

Aug 23, 2024

Labour Law

Tata Power Laptop Buyback Controversy; Employees Speak Out

In a surprising turn of events, an anonymous employee of Tata Power has come forward with allegations of an unusual buyback policy related to company-issued laptops. The controversy centers around the company’s insistence that departing employees purchase their work laptops before leaving. The matter, which surfaced on Reddit, has ignited discussions about fairness, transparency, and employee […]

Aug 22, 2024

Hiring

Infosys Delays Onboarding of 2022 Freshers; Sparks Outrage

Software giant Infosys, known for its extensive campus recruitment drives, has recently faced delays in onboarding nearly 2,000 freshers who were offered positions in 2022. These roles primarily include System Engineers and Digital Specialist Engineers. The Pre-Training Sessions at Infosys Infosys had initially handed out offer letters to these fresh graduates, but the onboarding process […]

Aug 21, 2024

EPFO

Proposed EPF Wage Ceiling Hike; What It Means for Employees?

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has put forth a significant EPF proposal that could impact millions of employees across India. The government is considering raising the wage ceiling for calculating provident fund contributions—from the existing Rs 15,000 to Rs 21,000. Let’s delve into the details: Background and Context Since September 1, 2014, the maximum […]

Aug 16, 2024

EPFO

Newly Launched Online Module for Exemption Surrender of EPF

In a significant move aimed at streamlining EPFO processes and enhancing member convenience, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the ‘Online Facility for Surrender of Exemption from EPF Scheme’ in New Delhi. This cutting-edge online module, part of the EPFO Central IT System 2.01, promises to […]

Aug 14, 2024