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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a significant increase in daily wages for all cat...
In a significant move to support its workforce against rising inflation, the Rajasthan government ha...
The landscape of Indian corporate payroll, basic pay, is undergoing a seismic shift with the impleme...
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved a 2% DA hike for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. This revision, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026, brings the total allowance to 60% of basic pay, providing much-needed relief against inflationary pressures. DA Hike Impact on Beneficiaries and the Exchequer The decision […]
8th Pay Commission, formally constituted in late 2025, has reached a critical milestone this April as the National Council (JCM) drafting committee finalized its high-stakes memorandum. The proposals, aimed at over 49 lakh central government employees and 68 lakh pensioners, seek to radically transform the existing pay structure to better reflect current inflationary pressures and […]
Following the recent surge of workplace safety concerns across the Indian IT sector, Infosys BPM has issued a formal clarification regarding harassment allegations circulating on social media. The company’s response comes after posts on platform X (formerly Twitter) alleged misconduct at its Pune facility, specifically within the “Daimler Project,” drawing immediate attention from state political […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is confronting a severe internal crisis as data reveals a 128% increase in sexual harassment complaints over the past five years. While the company attributes this rise to its robust reporting culture and global expansion, a high-profile criminal investigation at its Nashik facility has recently exposed significant failures in grievance redressal and POSH […]
As India prepares to implement its four comprehensive Labour Codes, the nation stands on the brink of a monumental shift in its industrial relations and employment landscape. By consolidating 29 central laws into four streamlined codes—covering Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety—the government aims to foster a modern, expanding, and diverse workforce. Labour […]
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the procedural finality of voluntary retirement notices. In a significant ruling for both public and private sector employment law, the Court held that a notice for voluntary retirement (VRS) takes effect automatically upon the expiry of the notice period unless the competent authority takes […]
8th Pay Commission (CPC) has entered a critical consultation phase as of April 2026, setting the stage for a massive overhaul of the compensation structure for over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. With a formal implementation target of January 1, 2026, the Commission is currently navigating a high-stakes dialogue with employee unions, most notably the National Council – […]
A group of women professionals has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government’s recently proposed menstrual leave policy. While the policy was intended as a progressive welfare measure, the petitioners argue that it could inadvertently trigger systemic workplace discrimination, leading to a “hiring bias” against women in […]
Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a pioneering bill that mandates a 15% salary deduction for both government and private sector employees who neglect their dependent parents. The legislation, titled the Telangana Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, aims to ensure financial security for the elderly in an era of shrinking joint family […]
In a significant move toward modernizing India’s industrial landscape, the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has finalized the underlying rules for the four landmark Labour Codes. Following extensive consultations with state governments and industry stakeholders, the central government is now preparing to implement the Wage, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety Codes starting […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially proposed a transformative rule that would significantly raise the minimum salary requirements for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM (employment-based green card) programs. Released on March 26, 2026, the rule—titled “Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States”—aims to […]
Despite a significant surge in app-based services across Odisha, registration of gig and platform workers on the union government’s e-Shram portal remains alarmingly low. Labour and ESI Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the State Assembly on March 24, 2026, that only 17,450 gig workers from the state have enrolled on the platform so far, leaving a vast majority without formal social […]
