Labour Law: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2024

EPFO

Supreme Court District Judges Struggle with Meagre Pensions

Aug 9, 2024

Labour Ministers Urgent Directive on Job Incentive Scheme

Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has taken proactive steps to expedite the implementation...

Labour Law

Aug 7, 2024

Latest news: Labour Ministers Urgent Directive on Job Incentive Scheme - SightsIn Plus

Supreme Court allows sub-classification of SC ST quotas for jobs and colleges

The Supreme Court of India has allowed sub-classification within Scheduled Castes SCs and Schedule...

Labour Law

Aug 1, 2024

Latest news: Supreme Court allows sub-classification of SC ST quotas for jobs and colleges - SightsIn Plus

Why Karnataka Proposed -Hour Work Day for IT Professionals?

In a move that has ignited intense discussions and drawn both praise and criticism, the Karnataka go...

Employment

Jul 30, 2024

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Labour Law

Karnataka 14-Hour Workday: A Strain on Women Professionals

The Karnataka government’s proposal to extend work hours for IT and ITeS employees to 14 hours a day has sparked intense debate among women workforce. While this move affects both men and women, it disproportionately impacts women professionals. Challenges and Implications on Women Workforce The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act will […]

Jul 24, 2024

Employment

Karnataka Plans for a 14-Hour Workday: A Closer Look

Within days of the heated debate over job reservations for locals, Karnataka has found itself embroiled in yet another labor-related dispute. The state government is now considering a significant change in working hours for employees in the IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) sector. Here’s what we know: Karnataka State Labor Laws: Key Stakeholders’ Perspectives 1. […]

Jul 22, 2024

Employment

PwC Layoffs in China’s Financial Services Audit Team

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a global professional services firm, is facing a critical decision in its China operations. Sources reveal that PwC is considering slashing up to half of its financial services auditing staff in mainland China. This move comes amidst regulatory scrutiny and an exodus of clients, casting a shadow over the firm’s business prospects. Chinese […]

Jul 17, 2024

Employment

EPFO’s Latest Rules: How to Freeze and Defreeze Your UAN

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced new rules regarding the freezing and defreezing of Universal Account Numbers (UAN). These rules aim to enhance security, prevent fraud, and safeguard the interests of EPF subscribers. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of freezing and defreezing your UAN, along with other […]

Jul 10, 2024

Industry

Cognizant resolves a lawsuit filed by Wipro regarding Jatin Dalal

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has recently reported the resolution of a lawsuit filed by Wipro Ltd. against its former Chief Financial Officer, Jatin Dalal. The settlement, which was detailed in a July 2, 2024, SEC filing, involves a payment of $505,087. This amount covers both the settlement itself and the legal expenses related to the case. Background of the Lawsuit In November, […]

Jul 10, 2024

Employment

Supreme Court orders Union Govt to frame menstrual leave policy

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees. The court emphasized the need for consultations with states and other stakeholders to address this crucial issue. Why Menstrual Leave? The Supreme Court recently heard a plea filed by advocate Shailendra Mani […]

Jul 10, 2024

Labour Law

Ministry assesses state readiness for labour codes implementation

Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment chaired a national-level videoconference with all States and UTs on 20th June 2024 to assess state readiness for labour codes implementation. The following two-fold agendas were covered: (i) Assessing the preparedness of States and UTs with respect to pre-publication of draft rules relating to the four labour codes, and […]

Jun 21, 2024

Labour Law

Maternity benefits to women working in unorganised sector

The Maternity Benefit Act regulates the employment of women in certain establishments for a certain period before and after childbirth and provides for maternity benefits and certain other benefits. The Maternity Benefit Act, of 1961 was as amended as the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, of 2017. The following information has been given by Union Minister […]

Feb 6, 2024

Labour Law

Maternity Leave Rules and Benefits: Latest Update 2023

The Maternity Benefit Act 1961 applies to all women employed in factories, mines, plantations, and organizations with 10 or more employees in the public and private sectors. Maternity leave is a work-sanctioned period of absence that working women can utilize before and/or after they deliver a child. Under the Maternity Act, women who are eligible […]

Dec 17, 2023

Labour Law

Mental Health of the workforce: a look at legal framework in India

Mental health and well-being of the workforce are critical components of a workplace. In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has gained significant traction globally. Although India has not enacted a law to specifically govern the mental health of the workforce, it recognises the health, safety and overall well-being of the workforce in certain […]

Oct 18, 2023

Labour Law

Companies need to pay if over 30 unused leaves in the same year

The four new labour laws (Codes) that are yet not implemented will bring a lot of changes including in leaves after being enforced. According to the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, an employee cannot accumulate more than 30 days of paid leave in a calendar year. In case, the accumulated paid leave exceeds […]

Sep 6, 2023

Labour Law

Contractual women eligible for maternity benefits: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has held that Contractual women are eligible for maternity benefits to adjudicate upon the issue. A Delhi High Court single judge bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, in its July 26 order, said, “Maternity benefits do not merely arise out of the statutory right or contractual relationship between an employer and […]

Aug 25, 2023